Earnest Richardson, 82, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Harrison Richardson and Ruth Bryant Richardson, was born November 3, 1940 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 11:35pmET on Monday, November 28, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Union Band Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States National Guard. Earnest was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville until the plant closed, then worked approximately 20 years at Kentucky Cooperage. He was also a farmer and his family said he was a very hard worker. Earnest enjoyed drag racing in his younger years.

He united in marriage to Judy A. Harris January 17, 1975 and she preceded him in death May 31, 2013.

SURVIVORS:

1 sister: Stella Thompson & husband Donnie of Campbellsville

2 nieces: Melinda DeSpain and Lisa VanMeter & husband Terry of Campbellsville

2 great-nephews & 1 great-niece: Cody VanMeter, Austin VanMeter and MaKenzie DeSpain

Many other relatives & friends

He was preceded in death by a sister, Millie Parker.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Wray

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS: Kyle Arnett, Austin VanMeter, Cody VanMeter, Terry VanMeter

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES.