Mr. John William Richerson Sr.

April 1, 1938 - January 10, 2020

John William Richerson, Sr., age 81, a resident of Baldwin County, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He was a dedicated public servant as a Law Enforcement Officer for over 25 years. He served as a member of the Sheriff’s Posse and rode his beloved horse “Molly” during many parades downtown Mobile. He retired as a Detective from Saraland Police Department in 2000. He was an avid fisherman and NASCAR enthusiast. He enjoyed reading western novels and movies. He loved to laugh and always had a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by a son, Arnold Marion Richerson, a brother, Steven Wayne Richerson, a sister, Sandra Richerson Speicher, and his parents Helen and Otis Richerson. He is survived by two sons: John W. Richerson, Jr. of Robertsdale and Stephen A. Richerson of Dadeville, AL; two daughters: Cheryl Richerson D’Andrea of Memphis, TN and Denise Richerson Perkins of Robertsdale, AL; two sisters: Kathaleen Pittman of Cambridge, Minnesota, and Madalene Marsala of Hertel, Wisconsin; and two brothers: Otis Richerson of Stockton, AL and Tommy Richerson of Anchorage, AK; and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Mack Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Mack Funeral Home. His final resting place will be in the Richerson Cemetery in Stockton, AL.