James William Richardson, "Jim", age 70, passed away December 27, 2020 in Lecanto, FL. He was born on September 22, 1950 to William and Jacquelyn Richardson in Campbell County.  Jim is survived by his wife of thirty nine years, Kim Richardson; daughter Holly (Vince) Willingham and grandson Eli Willingham; his mother, Jacquelyn Richardson; siblings Carol (Dan) Christen, Connie (Charles) Pangburn, Judy Carpenter, Tom (Pauline) Richardson and Bob (Laura) Richardson.

Jim served as Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer of Farmers National Bank from 2001 until his retirement in 2016.  He was named to the bank's Board of Directors in 2005 and was still serving in that role at the time of his death.

Richardson was a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters of Business Administration from Xavier University at Cincinnati, Ohio and has established a long career in lending and banking since he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University in 1975.  His career has included serving as Assistant Vice President at Fort Thomas Bellevue Bank in Fort Thomas from 1976-1984, Vice President of Kentucky Bancorporation (the holding company of Kentucky National Bank) in Covington from 1984-1987, President and CEO of Kentucky National Bank (now US Bank) in Lebanon from 1987-1992, President and CEO of The National Bank of Cynthiana in Cynthiana from 1992-1994, and President and CEO of Community Trust Bank in Campbellsville from 1994-2001.

He was a son, brother, husband, father, "pops"(grandfather), banker for over forty years, community volunteer and friend to many. Some favorite memories include: Green River Lake boating adventures; chocolate chip cookies; "Hoss"; golfing at Lebanon Country Club; banking trips; the "Geezers"; Farmers National Bank; Florida; ice cream; the "6 P's of Life"-prior planning; helping people reach their financial goals; Gatlinburg trips with friends; and a drive to make every community that he lived in a better place. He was involved in innumerable organizations within every community that he lived.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 09, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday, January 09, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral home is restricted to 50% capacity. Visitors paying their respects will be asked to wait during busy period until others leave before entering the funeral home. Only sixty-five members will be able to be present for the memorial service. Facemasks are required to enter the building, hand washing and practice social distancing. Food and drinks are not permitted at this time.

Jim was the go to for so many to receive advice. He had a contagious smile and boisterous laugh. He loved spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Jim asked that donations be made to:

Covington Latin School (21 East 11th Street, Covington, KY 41011 or https://www.covingtonlatin.org/alumni/donation-form/ ) or The Marion County Good Samaritans Foundation Inc. (P.O. Box 807 Lebanon, KY 40033)