James David

Richardson

James David Richardson, 73, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2026 at City View Baptist Church, 3400 Old Iowa Park Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76306.

He was born on August 25, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Charles Leonard Richardson and Emma Josephine Wofford Richardson.

Jim was also known as Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo, Bobo the Rodeo Clown, Daddy, and Gampaw. He was born on the same day as his older brother, Maurice Eugene Burum, Jr., 15 years later. Jim adored his family, served his country, and was a proud Marine Veteran. He served as a United States Marine Sergeant during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972. He was also a well known rodeo clown, law enforcement officer, insurance adjuster, paralegal, and proud member of the American Legion Post #169, in Wichita Falls, Texas and Masonic Lodge #559, and Suez Shriner, in Abilene, Texas.

Jim enjoyed spending time with his two brother's in Christ, Chuck Barrett and Howard Moore. Jim was a member of City View Baptist Church. Above all else, he sought to live as a faithful servant of God.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Megan Jo Richardson and fiancé, Marla Shoemaker, grandchildren, Emma JoAnne, Chance David Allen, Elijah Thomas, Zachary Scott, Dayton Blaine, BreeAnna Michelle Raine, Julie Paige, and Mady Renea. He is also survived by his brother Maurice; their sister Sondra Denise Richardson Jones and her husband Walter R. Jones; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Evelyn Joyce and Sharla Gayle, as well as other family members.

The family extends special gratitude to the staff at Hospice of Wichita Falls for their compassionate care and support. They also sincerely thank Falls Funeral Home and Cremation Center for their dedicated services and care during this time.

Memorial Donations in Jim's name may be made to City View Baptist Church, 3400 Old Iowa Park Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 or Hospice of Wichita Falls