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Richard Stevens Obituary

Richard Jay Stevens, Jr., 60, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Rick had lived in Roanoke since 2003 and had been doing enamel paintings professionally since 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jay Stevens, Sr. Rick is survived by his mother, Sally Stevens; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Richard Wilson; nephew, Daniel Wilson; and niece, Sarah Priebe. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend and will be greatly missed. Rick will be cremated. His cremains will be interred in Afton, N.Y. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 10, 2010.

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mike moore

January 11, 2010

you were the best friends i ever had and you away be in my hart and one of the best i very known.
p.s i will miss bbq chicken

love ya mike moore

Greg Boyer

January 11, 2010

Rick was a true joy to be around, always quick with a joke and a very hearty laugh. I will miss his and will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.

chuck seymore

January 10, 2010

good times and great mermories
always in my hart
love chuck seymore

The Three Musketeers

January 10, 2010

Jay Jantz

January 10, 2010

- I knew Rick but a few short years. He was quick with a smile and a joke: he was warm and welcoming. Rick was a good friend.
- I will remember you fondly whenever I look at the enamels on my refrigerator.
- Know you are loved and missed.

Ron Liebig

January 10, 2010

My dear friend, my dear friend Rick of many years since 1975 and I will remember him as a brother. I will always have fond thoughts of the many times we spent together. God Blessm is mother Sally

Jeffery Anders

January 10, 2010

Rick, was a very good man to know. Met him 10 yrs ago. seem like it was yesterday . He always had a smile and it made me to smile and shared a laugh or two. Many good times we had together and i'm going to miss him alot until I see him again. He will always be apart of my life. I love you my Friend....

Tom Winston

January 10, 2010

Hi..My name is Tom Winston. I live in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. I have known Ricky since 1979. We worked togerther at Andree's Restaurant in Laguna Beach. We were immediate friends. Ricky and I have had some wonderful times together. Just trying to keep up with him always amazed me. He would stay here with my friend Bob while I went traveling. He was always so good to Bob. I truely feel a great loss. I miss him already. I have a few of his enamels to remind me of him daily. He was a great artist. We loved him dearly.

January 10, 2010

randy noreen

January 10, 2010

you were my life time friend and a great one of 35 years much love and fun !!
i will always have you in my thoughts

love you always Randy noreen sam, your little chico

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