Lucas Ray Richardson

Lucas Ray Richardson, 28, of Paoli, OK passed from this life on Sunday, June 5, 2011 west of Paoli after a tragic automobile accident. He was born on April 19, 1983 at Duncan, Oklahoma to Roger Lyn and Mary Lou (Willingham) Richardson. Luke grew up in Paoli, graduating from high school in 2001. He married Ashlee Opecko on July 22, 2004 at Elmore City. Luke had worked as a laborer in the oilfield. He loved spending time with his family especially his daughter, Macee. Luke enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. While growing up he liked to tear apart bicycles and put them back together again. Luke was a loyal father, son, and brother. His friends were what he treasured most in life. Luke attended the Assembly of God Church in Maysville. His survivors include his wife, Ashlee Richardson of Paoli. Daughter, Macee Richardson. Father, Roger Richardson of Paoli. Step-father, Billy Bennett of Noble. Brother, Rod Richardson and his girlfriend, Tahni Nichols of Paris, Texas. Sister, Sunni Bolles of Oklahoma City. Nieces: Amory Richardson and Zoey Nunn. Aunts and uncles: Buck and Janie Willingham, Betty Albright, Martha Taylor, Sharyn and Ron Baker, Jeff Dickinson, and Nick and Carol Ramey. And by several cousins, other relatives, and friends. Luke was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Bennett in 2008; grandparents, Burl and Nethlee Willingham and Mildred Dickinson. In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Winans Funeral Home, PO Box 515, Maysville, OK 73057. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Assembly of God Church, Maysville, OK. Rev. Danny Gamble and Rev. Bo Gibbs will officiate with burial in the Maysville Cemetery under the direction of John Williams of Winans Funeral Home, Maysville, OK. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.winansfuneralhome.com