Jonathan M Richard's Obituary
Jonathan Michael Richard, 20, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at home.
Jonathan was born November 18, 2000 in Decatur, IL, the son of Anthony Dwayne Richard and Holly Jewsbury. After graduating from Cerro Gordo High School, he worked as a cook at the Beach House Restaurant. He enjoyed all sports and playing Dungeons and Dragons and other video games.
Jonathan is survived by his father Anthony (Lori) Richard; mother Holly Nevius; siblings Kylie Eller, Cayla Richard, Haylee Richard, Hanna Richard, Julian Copeland, and Anthony Richard Jr.; grandparents Timothy and Diane Champion and David and Debbie Alexander; great-grandmother Ruth Jewsbury; three aunts and two uncles.
Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandfathers Rick Carr, Leroy Keene, Donald Eckart, and John Michael Richard.
Visitation for Jonathan will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 21 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at Whitmore Park. Memorial donations may be made to donor’s choice.
Cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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