William Clay Richardson, 62, of rural Steelville, MO passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his home. He was born August 11, 1947 to Houston Richardson and Capitola Madiline (Sain) Richardson in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. On July 18, 1970 in Florence, Alabama, he was united in marriage to Darlene Doyle who survives of the home. William served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967 during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for the Franklin County Road Dept. for several years and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #2. He was a lifetime member of the VFW #2482 and a member of the American Legion #347 both of St. Clair, MO. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish and hunt and also was a big fan of Arkansas Razorback Football. He is survived by his wife Darlene of the home in Steelville, MO; four brothers, Houston Richardson Jr. of Lexa, AR, Jack Richardson of Augusta, AR, James Gilmer of Modesto, CA and Robert Richardson of Palestine, AR; two sisters, Christine Krank of Ada, GA and Barbara Walters of Polk City, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Lloyd and Floyd Richardson and Donald Gilmer; and two sisters, Lora Eastham and Rosemary Moore. He chose to donate his body to medical research. There will be a service at a later date. Memorials may be given to the BJC Hospice or the Family. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.