- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1954
- Date Of Death: January 7, 2021
- State: Kentucky
Richard “Ricky” Steward, Jr. was born in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Richard and Shirley Ann Steward. His first breath was on April 13, 1954 and his last smile was on January 7, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas after a long and valiant battle.
Richard was the oldest of his siblings. Although they talked daily and were extremely close, he frequently reminded them that he was “the first born of Richard and Shirley’s children. He was an exceptional father to his three daughters. He loved his girls with everything he had to give and was so proud to be a dad. He taught them the value of hard work and to always put God first. He was a fun loving guy with a smile that would light up any room. He loved to be the center of attention and he was not afraid to stand out in any crowd, which usually consisted of him wearing a large cowboy hat and cowboy boots.
Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Shirley Ann Steward; special companion, Virginia “Ginny” Proctor, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him.
