Lawrence Cleveland Richardson, also known as Cleve Richardson, 73, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on August 14, 1952 to John Cleveland Richardson and Mary Elizabeth Walston Richardson, he was a lifelong Hardee County resident. Known locally as the "Prayer Man", he made his living in the phosphate mines. He also did tremendous work with the Real Life Church and Story of Jesus productions.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, and two brothers: Mike and Jimmy Richardson. He is survived by his wife Beverly Richardson of Wauchula, Florida; daughters Mary Walker and Lori Richardson of Wauchula, Florida; brother Del Richardson of Crestview, Florida; sister Carol Newberg of Jacksonville, Florida; his grandsons Lawrence Walker, Trevor Walker, and Winston Walker; and 4 great-grandchildren.