Howard Earl Richardson (Lou), age 66 of Sumiton, Al passed away on Sunday January 26th 2014 due to a long illness. He is survived by 2 sons; Michael and Andy, 3 brothers; Tom, Rob, and Mark Richardson. He is the son of the late Robert J. Richardson and Anna Mae Lenard. He will be missed by his nephews, friends, and many cousins whom he loved very much. He grew up in Central Park, attended Ensley High School, and was a big Auburn Fan. He retired from Southern National Gas Company; Pipeline Department of Louisville, Mississippi. Mr. Richardson will have a visitation on Wednesday January 29th at Valhalla Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a visitation on Thursday January 30th at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a graveside service held for Mr. Richardson at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi at 2pm on Friday, January 31st.