Robert "Mickey" Richardson

Robert “Mickey” Richardson, 71, of Amarillo and formerly of Pampa, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Fredericksburg.

Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 11, 2025 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Dr. Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Amarillo, officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. The service will be livestreamed through the funeral home’s website.

Mickey was born October 8, 1953 in Pampa to Bob and Marguerite Richardson. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1973. He spent one semester at Texas Tech and decided that it was not for him. On June 6, 1975, he married the love of his life, Zindi Epperson, in Pampa. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.

Mickey started his long work career at Celanese in the maintenance department in 1980 and he took an early retirement in 2001. He was a dedicated worker and made many friends along the way. In 2003, Mickey went to work for BNSF as a conductor and worked for the railroad for 19 years, retiring in 2022. He was the type that needed something to do after retirement, so he went to work for Sundown Elementary School in Amarillo and worked as a custodian for several years. Mickey enjoyed working and always wanted to help others. Anywhere he went, he was always on the lookout seeing how he could help someone, that was his nature. Mickey was truly a selfless person, and it showed.

Mickey was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Mickey was able to enjoy a trip to Pittsburgh to watch a game with his family for his 70th birthday, it was a priceless trip for him and wonderful memories. His love for his family was strong and true, especially his grandchildren. Mickey was the best “Grandy” to all of them, he tried to make all of their events, if he couldn’t be there in person, he found a way to watch it online. Mickey enjoyed taking them fishing and camping and spending quality time with them. Maci, being the only granddaughter, was for sure his little princess. Mickey would do just about anything she asked him to do. He will be missed dearly by his family and all who knew him.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Richardson; sister, Deborah Sewell; father and mother-in-law, Buddy and Joyce Epperson.

Survivors include his wife Zindi of the home; daughter, Shaylee Piland and husband Barry of Tuscola; son, Jody Richardson and wife Lenna of Amarillo; grandchildren, Alex Burling, Evan Burling, Jerren Richardson, Maci Richardson, Braxten Piland, and Walker Piland and wife Blayre; brother, Charlie Richardson and wife Jill of San Antonio; step-sister, Soni Thomas and husband Nathan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Mark Epperson and wife Mary of Amarillo; sister-in-law, Susan Richardson of Texarkana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be sent to A.S.P.C.A., 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128-6804, , American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231, or American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79109.