Mr. Donald Wayne Richardson, 81, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Don was born March 17, 1940, in Lancaster, South Carolina, the oldest son of John Pierson Richardson and Smiley Ruth Patterson Richardson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ann Miller Richardson, one loving daughter, Kelly Richardson Taylor; and one loving granddaughter, Riley Taylor, two brothers, Fred Latta Richardson (Diana) of Columbus, Georgia, Edwin Keith Richardson (Nancy) of Waxhaw, North Carolina, three loving nieces, Amy R. Byars (Javan) and children, Caroline and Clayton, Woodstock, Georgia, Claire R. Robinson (Josh) and children, John and Tyler, Roswell, Georgia, Crandall Dana (Brenton) and daughter, Mary Nance, Greenville, South Carolina, two loving step-daughters, Lorrie Merchant, Aberdeen, North Carolina, Amy Schlappich (Jason) and children, Dylan and Braclyn, Monroe, NC, and Ann Wray Keziah. Don spent many years in the automotive business and was owner of Don's Auto Parts. He was an active member of Central United Methodist Church in Monroe, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Oasis Shrine Temple, an active member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club, and Rolling Hills Country Club in Monroe. Don also graduated from Lancaster High School in 1958 before joining the South Carolina Army for the National Guard where he served for 6 years. At the request of the family, Don will be laid to rest in the Columbarium of Central United Methodist Church following a private family service. The family plans to hold a larger public service at a later date to honor Don's life. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to The Masonic Lodge and Oasis Shrine Temple via https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/?utm_source=shcmain#!/donation/checkout. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.