William E. “Butch” Richardson, II, 64 of East Liverpool, OH passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 25, 2016.

He was born in East Liverpool on March 30, 1952, a son to the late William E. Richardson and Alice B. (Gamble) Richardson of East Liverpool. Butch was a caring son, loving father and adoring grandfather. He lived his entire life in this area and was self-employed.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter: Melissa McCauley and her husband Jim of East Liverpool, two brothers:  Craig Richardson of Newell, WV and Dean Richardson of New Castle, PA; one sister:  Barb Horner of Calcutta, OH and a grandson:  Trip McCauley of East Liverpool.

There will be an informal memorial gathering for family and friends from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Sam Shaffer Barn Pavilion in Beaver Creek State Park.

The Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes has been entrusted with his arrangements.