Charles M. Richardson, 73, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Cape Girardeau to Oscar and Ruth Jaques Richardson. He and Elizabeth Rose Shuffit were married Oct. 28, 1978, in Scott City.

Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having enlisted Sept. 15, 1967, and honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant Sept. 14, 1971.

Charles retired from Bilfinger as a general foreman after more than 30 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting deer and turkey.

In addition to his loving wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Rose Richardson, he is survived by three children, Joseph (Cindy Lou) Kelley of Altenburg, Missouri, Amber (Rick McCain Jr.) Richardson of Scott City and Gary Paul (Becky) Kelley of Gatesville, Texas; four grandchildren, Kassidy Jones of Cape Girardeau, Jossie Jones of Scott City and Victoria and Nathan Kelley of Gatesville; and five siblings, Jerry (Maureen) Richardson of Arizona, Jacqueline (Fred) Stewart of Cape Girardeau, Yvonne (Gayle) Call of Fort Charlotte, Florida, John (Elaine) Richardson of Cape Girardeau and Will (Mary) Richardson of Jackson.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents;a brother, Joseph Richardson; and a nephew, Danny Richardson.

The family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Jessica Beerup from Department of Veteran Affairs for all her help and support.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Penny officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may be given in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Charles' obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.