Rufus Richardson

Rufus (R.C.) Richardson, Murphy, TXR.C. Richardson, 86, of Murphy, TX, passed away February 27, 2016. He was a veteran or the U.S. Navy, a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, and before that a 50+-year member of First Lutheran Church in Knoxville.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Delilla; son, David, and Noel and Bobby Asen; daughter, Kelley Bowen; beloved pups Dutch, Chloe and Angus Bowen and Scooby Asen; and several cousins.The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1207 N Broadway in Knoxville, followed by a memorial service at the church at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations: The American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, www.cancer.org ; The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, www.heart.org ; or Operation Kindness animal shelter, 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006, www.operationkindness.org (select Tribute E-Cards).