Charles Thomas “Charlie” Richardson, 83, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Elmer Elder Richardson and Daisy Bird Berry Richardson, was born September 2, 1939 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 7:24 P.M., Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Campbellsville.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Elder, and Clerk of the Cumberland Presbytery. He was a member of the Campbellsville Gideon Camp. Charles was an Educator and Administrator. He began his career teaching English at Cloverport High School. Then he taught at Bardstown Independent for 4 years before returning home where he taught at his alma mater, Campbellsville High School. He went on to become principal at CHS in 1980. He retired in 1991 as an Administrator for the district. Charles loved the Campbellsville School System and Eagle family. During the summers, his time was spent managing the softball leagues at Miller Park. Through his collaborative work with others the City/County Softball Park was developed. During this time, he worked to provide recreational events for the youth and citizens of Taylor County, influenced many and made lifelong friendships. Family was a big part of Charlie’s life, especially his 3 grandchildren.  

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 59 years: Phylis Richardson of Campbellsville

2 daughters: Lisa Riggs & husband Kenny and Cheryl Dicken & husband Mark, both of Campbellsville

3 grandchildren: Evan Thomas Riggs of Troy, Ohio, Nathan Orville Riggs of Madison, Wisconsin and Christa Nell Riggs of Campbellsville

1 brother, James (Shorty) Richardson & wife Carlotta of Lebanon

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Charles was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Joe Richardson and Rosa Skaggs.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON INTERNATIONAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.