Ronald "Joe Smoke" Richardson, age 66, of Canton, passed away peacefully from our presence to the presence of Our Lord on September 25, 2023.
He attended Minerva High School and was a self employed lumberjack; Twin Oaks Tree Service.
Ron enjoyed spending time with family, racing, motorcycles, fishing and hunting.  He worked on race cars, and anything with a motor.
Ron is survived by his mother and step-father, Nancy and Dale Ladrach; daughters, Bethany Fonner and husband Jeremy and Heather Palmer and husband Mike; brother, Thom (Barb) Richardson; companion Judith Skelley; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; Aunt, Sally Denny, and his dog, Harley.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashlyn Weber.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life gathering on November 4, 2023 from 2 to 5 P.M. at the McKinley Eagles, LOWER LEVEL.
Memorials may be made to Stock's Boarding Kennel, 3811 Lincoln Way St. E., Canton, Ohio  44707.
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