William Floyd Richardson died peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Kettering, Ohio at the age of 89 years.

William Floyd is survived by his wife of 66 years, 8 months, Phyllis Gail (Erwin). He is also survived by his 4 children - Sharon Stocksdale (Stephen) of Bucyrus, Ohio; Brenda L Gould (J. Michael) of Estes Park, Colorado; Dawna Sue McColl (John Gordon) of Azle, Tx.; and William “Bill” Averell Richardson of Miamisburg, Ohio. He leaves behind 9 grandchildren - Stephen Grant Stocksdale Jr, Valerie Stocksdale Izikoff (Steve), Christine Gould Blackbee (Chris),  Michael Christian Gould (Tiffany), Christopher Terry, Elizabeth Terry, Alison McColl, Andrea McColl and Jesse Richardson. He also was blessed with 5 great-grandchildren: Sean Grant, Marissa Jade, and Robb Yale Stocksdale Izikoff; and Oscar Christopher Gould-Blackbee and Christian Declan Gould. Everyone enjoyed Grandpa Richardson’s tall tales and story telling.

William Floyd wad preceded in death by his father, Kit Richardson, mother Minta Richardson, one brother and four sisters, all from Carter County, Kentucky.

William Floyd was born on February 28,1926 in Carter County, Ky. He graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in Education. He was very accomplished and compassionate about educational issues throughout his career.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the CBI during World War II.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday May 23, 2015 at the Duvall and Moore Funeral Home and Cremation Service 149 Whitt St. Olive Hill, KY  with Scott Cauley officiating. Burial will follow in the Messer Family Cemetery with military honors performed by a detail of the U.S. Army from Ft. Knox KY.

Arrangments are under the Direction of Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Olive Hill, KY

Online condolences may be sent to www.duvallandmoore.com

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