Shermaine Perry Richardson Sr.

Shermaine Perry Richardson Sr., affectionately known as “Chip,” was born September 27, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Michelle Moore and Raymond Richardson Sr. Shermaine accepted Christ at a young age as a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where he served an usher. As a student, he attended Rose Warren Elementary School, Roy Martin Middle School, and Cheyenne High School. During High School, he played basketball and football and was a member of the High Steppers and Westernettes Drill teams. After completing his education, Shermaine worked for the City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Division. 

He was dedicated to his children, mother, grandchildren, family, and friends. Shermaine was outgoing, charismatic, and sociable; Chip left an impression on everyone he encountered and considered each person he met—regardless of their walk of life—as family. 

“HEY NOW, SAY NOW!!!”

Shermaine was preceded in death by his grandparents Perry Moore, Layfette Sr. and Marie Richardson, his uncles Malcolm Moore, John Henry Bolton, Hunter Stinnis, Layfette Richardson Jr., David Richardson, Robert Richardson, and Billy Richardson; his aunt Connie Moore, and his grandchildren Quamaine Jr. and London Richardson. 

To cherish his life, legacy, and memories, Shermaine Richardson Sr. entrusts his Sons Shermaine Richardson Jr., Quamaine Richardson, Tremaine Richardson, Jermaine Richardson; his Daughter Diety Wright; his parents Michelle Moore and Raymond (Carol) Richardson; his grandmother Ulla Moore; his grandchildren Zy’Riah, Ja’laya, A’morah, Aa’vah, Quamire, Kamryn, Jermaine Jr., Jailey, Na’jm, Ka’Layyia, Zy’Lani., Josiah, Jaceon, Ja'laya and Jabarrii; his Brothers Derrick(Chantel) Williams Sr., Lamar Richardson, Raymond Richardson Jr., and Brian Richardson; his Sister Simone Richardson; his step-Siblings, Breanna, Andre, Andrea, and Calvin; his nephew Derrick Williams Jr.; his niece Denver Williams; his uncle Bruce (Carol) Patterson; his aunts Debra (Robert) Williams, Virginia (Dereck) Wallace, Janice (Thomas) Owens, Sharon (James) Barnes, Tammy Moore and Linda Hillard; his godchildren, Ralexsia Wilson, Jakima Harris, Joshua Harris Jr., and Jay’lin Harris; his godbrother, Marcus Burrell; also Linda Patterson, Mary Wilmore, Glenda Burton, Laverne Williams, Cosby Dorsey, and Dawn Morris. As well as a host of Family and Friends who loved him deeply. 

“IF YOU KNEW BETTER, YOU’D DO BETTER!!!”