Allen Eugene Richardson

On August 9, 2026 the world lost Allen Eugene (Gene) Richardson, a man that embraced life with integrity and kindness. He loved his family unconditionally and they loved him right back. Gene was born at home in Circle Back, Texas on July 11, 1936. He attended Sudan High School graduating with honors. He declined a West Point appointment and attended college at Texas Tech University (Guns Up) and received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Gene attended The University of Texas (Hook -em Horns) for his Masters. He served many years in the Texas National Guard. For the next several decades his professional career focused on water resource management from the Highland Lakes of Texas to the southern tip of the Colorado River. He relocated to Oklahoma in 2002 where he established his own business and continued to work until he was 85 years old. We thought he would live forever. Gene loved sports both playing and watching. He was a black-diamond snow skier, and trick water skier, played on a farm baseball team, avid golfer for many years and dabbled at tennis. His horseshoe skills were unparalleled. In later years he took up the sport of zero-turn mowing. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet Baten Richardson, his eldest daughter Magaret Lynne Richardson and his daughter Rebekah Richardson Hall and husband Marcus C. Hall, whom Gene loved like a son. He is also survived by his granddaughters Sydney and Scarlett Hall who were his pride and joy. He left his family to fulfill his legacy of a tireless work ethic and integrity where your word is your bond, but most importantly of all he left us knowing we were loved and cherished. All of which is quite a legacy to leave behind. He always told his daughters and granddaughters “Remember who you are.” We do and we will. Donations in Gene’s Memory may be sent to a scholarship fund for the Rockdale School District. ATD Rockdale, a service organization, awards scholarships annually for both academic and trade. Gene would approve. Venmo: @ATDRockdale or by mail ATD Rockdale 1500 Sager Road, Rockdale, Texas 76567 Arrangements are under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

Allen Eugene Richardson

July 11, 1936 - August 9, 2026