Joseph Yancey Richardson passed away Friday December 18th unexpectedly after a long battle with diabetes at the age of 40. He was born January 15, 1980 in Nashville, TN to Davina Richardson and Yancey Pardue.  After moving to Toledo, he attended Clay & Northview High Schools class of 1998.

Joe enjoyed horror movies, comic books and reading, he had a vast variety of books. Music played an important role in his live. He spend many hours listening to music and actually composing songs.

Joe's greatest joy was his family whom he cherished, especially his grandmother Shirley Richardson whom he lived with and was very close.

Joe is preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Richardson and cousin Chenoa Poupard. He is survived by his daughters Angel & Adriana Richardson; mother Davina Lee; sister Jena Youtzy; brother Jared (Piper) Youtzy; grandmother Shirley Richardson; uncles Robert (Kim) Richardson and Wade Richardson; aunt Gena (Dave) Nagel as well as numerous cousins and other family members.

Services will be private.