Edgar (Ed) Franklin Richardson “Papa” of Brownwood, Texas passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in a local nursing home at the age of 84.  He was born September 23, 1934 in Brownwood to Laurice and Hazel-Holcomb Richardson. On May 15, 1961 he married Lola Weaver in Avondale, Arizona.  Edgar was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served for over eight years and was a retired truck driver and mechanic.

Papa was loved by many, and will be missed by those of us left to cherish his memory.   His daughters Virginia Horn and husband Robert of Bull Shoals, Arkansas; Debra Simpson of Edmond, Oklahoma, Shirley Stovall and husband Gary of Early, Texas; one sister Joann Hinson; sister-in-law Edna Byrd and her husband Gene.  Seven grandchildren; Mitch Horn, Steven Stovall, Carl Horn, Teresa Brandstetter, Joshua Stovall, Brandon Shifflett, and Matthew Stovall.  Papa has eleven great grandchildren, and countless nursing home staff and residents who will always remember you as Daddy, Papa, and friend.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife-Lola Mae, one daughter Revah Shifflett; two sisters Revah Singleton and Beth Smith and by a brother Buddy Richardson.

Family welcomes you to come say a last farewell to Ed, Sunday February 3, 2019 from 12-2 pm. Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

The family is especially appreciative of the staff at Brownwood Nursing and Rehab.

Daddy, you never asked for much in this life, but your last request was to have Gary bring your “Lola Mae” to you.  She could not be brought to you, but God let you go to her.   Today God is saying, “Good job, my faithful servant!”

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.heartlanddfuneralhome.com

Heartland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.