Mr. Bruce Allen Richardson, affectionately known as "Big Pa", age 64 of Sparta, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident.

Bruce was born October 26, 1959 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late John and Della Mae Brown Richardson. Bruce was a long time employee of Precision Molding where he worked as a Department Manager.  Bruce loved sports with his grandkids and was a devoted family man.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his step-mother Jean Richardson; sister Tammy Hanna; brother Glen Richardson and in-laws William and Phyllis Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Linda Richardson

Daughter: Kristy (Chris) Adams

Son: Bryan (Kappie) Richardson

Grandchildren: Owen and Griffin Adams, Jocelynn Price, Wesly Young, Ella, Brody and Olive Richardson

Brothers: Bob (Lisa) Richardson and Ronnie (Melissa) Richardson

Sister: Rita Young

Step-brothers: Ricky and Farron Miller

A host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Life Church-Sparta with burial in Eastland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-8:00pm Monday and after 11:00am Tuesday at the church. Steve Qualls and Christian McHenry will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Richardson, Chris Adams, Owen Adams, Griffin Adams, Wesly Young, Jason Yott, Maddux Yott and Randy Wallace