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Mr. Tommy “Cotton” Richardson, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 2, 1952, in Rockwood and was a lifelong resident of the area. Cotton enjoyed working on old cars, fishing, watching baseball and softball, and mowing. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and loved spending time with family and good-naturedly picking at them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Pauline Richardson; brothers, Jesse Eugene “Buckwheat” Richardson, Arthur “Pete” Richardson, and Danny Lee Richardson; and sister, Connie Boles.
Survivors include:
Wife of 55 years: Jean Richardson
Son: “Bo” Richardson (Christie)
Daughter: Michelle Richardson Tipton
Grandchildren: Jake Tipton (Kerrigan “Molly”) and an expected Great-Grandson
Austin Richardson (girlfriend, Emily)
Joe “Joe Joe” Tipton
Sister-in-law: Brenda Bowling
Brother-in-law: Charles Frady
Special Family Members: Matthew & Stephanie Cline & family
And several other relatives and friends.
Cremation arrangements have been made, and no formal services are being held. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Tommy “Cotton” Richardson.
