Santon Dion Richardson

Obituary 

Honoring the life of Santon Dion Richardson born September 17, 1980 - June 23, 2026

Santon Dion Richardson was born on September 17, 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio at University Hospital Rainbow Babies & Children’s. He was the sixth child of seven born to the late Robert Lee Lampkin and Ms. Rosie Lee Richardson. Santon was known to the family and friends as San. Santon received his formal education from Cleveland Metropolitan School District. He attended Buckeye Woodland Elementary School and Fundamental Education Magnet School. Santon then attended and graduated from John Hay High School on June 5,1998. Santon then attended Tri City Community College. Santon was later employed by Federal Express Postal Services and Case Western Reserve University in maintenance. Santon was a proud father to his son Julien Richardson. He was a great devoted dad. Santon loved spending time with family and friends. He spent a lot of time with his mother; he enjoyed her cooking. His favorite hobbies were watching and playing sports, and dancing—he had a talent for both. Michael Jordan was his idol. Santon passed away in his home. He leaves to cherish his memory—son Julien Richardson, his mother Rosie Lee Richardson, his siblings Rodney Richardson of California, Marcus Anthony Richardson of Cleveland, Ohio, Rhonda Ann Richardson Ledger, Alice Richardson, Dana Demond Richardson, Arsenia Courtney Richardson, one brother-in-law Frederick Ledger and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He also leaves behind devoted admirer Ms. Briana Vaughn, the mother of his son. The family would like to thank all for sincere and kind support. 

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