Okey Ray Richardson 70 of Kegley died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. Born on May 9, 1952, in Bluefield, he was the son of the late Samuel Richardson & Nellie Reed Richardson. Okey was a retired coal miner and he loved hunting and fast cars. He was a member of Kegley United Methodist Church and the Kegley Praise and Worship Center. He honorably served his country in the US Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Ray Richardson, his siblings, Al Richardson, Preston Richardson, Mary Combs, Carl Richardson, Arnold Richardson and Franklin Richardson. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kevin Shane Richardson and wife Samantha and Christina Boyles and husband Sean. Grandchildren, Shayne Richardson, Ryan Richardson, Molly Meekins and Rob Carter. Great Grandchildren, Kaysen Meekins, Alivia Meekins, William Richardson and Lois Richardson. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Okey Richardson will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory with his son, Rev. Dr. Kevin S. Richardson and Pastor C.T. Lilly officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the service hour. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com . The Richardson family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.