Michael Anthony Richardson, age 71 of Erin, TN, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Casey Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Hamm Cemetery.

The Richardson family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.

Michael was born January 09, 1950, in Granite City, IL, son to the late John Henry Richardson and Mary Ruth Spears Richardson. Michael was a member of Topless in Tennessee Jeep Club.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his loving children, Scott Richardson, Jacob Richardson (Lacy), Mary Richardson, and brother, Fred Richardson. Michael also leaves behind his former wife Rosa Richardson, and two grandchildren, Trevor Lane Hudson and Ambie-Lynn Richardson, a host of nieces and nephews, and a lot of beloved friends who he thought of as family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Caleb Wilson, Madison Wilson, Jeff Perry, Mike Carter, David Stanfill, and Phil Taylor. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Terry “Bubba” Smith, Trevor Lane Hudson, and Dylan Perry.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.