Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D.

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D., a husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born April 6, 1940, to his parents Frank and Mary, Jack grew up in Mayfield, KY. Jack has two brothers, William (Bill) Richardson of Bradenton and Terry Joe (TJ) Richardson of Sarasota. Jack attended Mayfield High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in basketball, football, and golf. After high school, he attended the University of Kentucky and Murry State University. Jack was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity and Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. After his undergraduate work, he attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

During his time in Louisville, he met his wife of 59 years, Patricia Alice Kotheimer. After graduating with a dental degree, Jack joined the U.S. Army as a Captain and served as a dentist in South Korea and Red Stone Arsenal, Alabama. After having their first son Jack (Jay) Franklin Richardson II, they moved to Bradenton, Florida in 1968. Their second son Thomas (Toby) Richardson was born in 1970.

Jack operated a dental practice in West Bradenton for over 39 years before retirement. He is a past President and Chairman of the Board for Manatee County Dentistry Association. Jack was a past “Boss of the Year” by the Manatee – Sarasota Dental Assistants Association.

Jack was an avid golfer, fisherman, diver, and hunter. He was a longtime member of the Bradenton Country Club and Bradenton Yacht Club. Jack was also a long-term member of the Bradenton Sertoma Club. He was a past Chairman of the Board and Sertoman of the Year in 2012. He also volunteered as a driver for Meal on Wheels. Jack was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel in 1979.

Jack spent most of his free time outdoors, spending time with his family, hunting in South Carolina and fishing/diving in the keys. Many of his former friends and patients remember him for his humor, wit, and generosity. He was always willing to help someone in need.

Jack leaves behind his wife Pat Richardson, son Jay Richardson, son Toby (Sarah) Richardson and grandson Remington, and brother TJ (Susan) Richardson.

Burial
A private celebration will be held in the Florida Keys later this year.