Funeral services for James Leon Richardson, 83, of Winnsboro, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, in the chapel of Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro; visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service; all under the direction of Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro. Leon was born in Crowville, LA, June 6, 1939, to the late James Otis Richardson, Jr., and the late Lurlene Chappell Richardson, he passed from this life April 14, 2023, in Winnsboro, LA. Leon was well known through this area, he was a basketball official for over 40 years; he worked for Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Gatorade, he was a was a Funeral Director for Riser First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro for several years; and he managed Black Bear Country Club, Caldwell Country Club, and Delhi Country Club. Leon was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jerry Richardson. He is survived by his sons: Derek Richardson (Shannon) and Jamie Richardson (Amie); grandchildren: Jenna, Emily, Clark, Ian, and Liam; brother Jackie Richardson (Barbara); sister Becky Head (Sonny); and his nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

The family would like to extend a very special "Thank You" to Plantation Manor for all they did for Leon! Online registry/condolences at www.denanrdfirstnational.com

Dennard First National Funeral Home

Dennard First National Funeral Home