Age: 66
RICHARDSON, James "Sarge"
Decatur, MI
James "Sarge" Michael Richardson Sr., 66, of Decatur, MI, passed away on Monday April 8, 2013 at Bronson Hospital Kalamazoo. Family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, MI where a memorial service will be held Friday, (4/12) at 4 p.m. Jim was born in Jackson, MI on March 27, 1947. In 1971 he graduated from the Michigan State Police recruit school and served 32 years as a State Trooper for the State of Michigan, retiring in 2004 with the rank of Sergeant. Jim was an avid hunter who spent much of his free time with friends and family, enjoying the peacefulness and challenges of hunting. Jim was known for his fun loving presence and was always up for an adventure. Jim is survived by his wife, Marlys Richardson; son, James Michael (Trish) Richardson Jr; step-children, Lindsey (Joey) Wickett and Landry (Jen) Boysen; two sisters, Caroll Ann (John) Madden and Melvina M. Wetzel; sister-in-law, Faye Richardson; son-in-law, Robert Reynolds; 14 grandchildren, and "adopted" son, Billy Malberg. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Richardson; two brothers, Richard Cross, and William Richardson and his daughter, Dawn Reynolds. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The Thin Blue Line of Michigan supporting police officers and their families. Send donations to TBL of MI, P.O. Box 415, Howell, MI 48844-0415 or at www.tblofmi.com