Robert Lewis Richardson, 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:03 P.M.September 19, 2018 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born January 11, 1938 in Bluford, Illinois to the late Cassel and Idelia J. (Abel) Richardson. Robert married Barb (Hudson) Richardson on November 26, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were blessed with nearly 28 years of marriage.

A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Chaplain Ernie Collins officiating. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #141. Interment will follow.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.