Donald "Don" Richardson

Ocala – Donald “Don” Francis Richardson, 74, passed away peacefully at home, May 14, 2016.  Born January 27, 1942 in Melbourne, FL to Aaron and Leta Warden Richardson. He moved here in 1946 from Melbourne and owned and operated his own auto mechanic shop. Don was a natural born mechanic. He loved anything with an engine. Not only did he make his living in cars, but they were his most treasured hobby. He loved antique cars, and provided one of his own for the movie Cross Creek, which is now in Don Garlitt's Antique Car Museum. He loved car races of any kind, and was the driver of two racing cars he built himself. He spent many hours building and restoring cars, and if he wasn't doing that, he loved taking people for a ride in them. He has been a long time member of Living Waters Worship Center. He loved serving God and his church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edwin; sister, Blanche, and grandsons, Blake and Justin. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Martha Lou Richardson; sons, Kevin (Verena) Richardson, Keith Richardson; daughter, Karen Richardson Law; brothers, twin Daniel “Danny” Richardson, Floyd Richardson, Mike Richardson; granddaughters, Desiree, Hannah and Sarah and one great-granddaughter, Sophia.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Living Waters Worship Center, Ocala, FL (N. Hwy 441) with Pastor John Childers and associate Ron Huffstetler officiating.