Richard Averitt Roadman

Richard Averitt Roadman
Date Of Birth: 12/19/1951
Date of Death: 10/12/2023
Rick was born in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Everett and then Longview, Washington, a short spell in Billings, Montana, and then to Spokane, Washington, where he graduated from University High School and completed a certificate of Electronic Graphics and Publishing from Spokane Falls Community College. His last home was in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Rick worked for many years creating advertising artwork for a local paper. Although he was a talented artist his true love and gift was his music, in particular the guitar. Rick started playing the guitar when he was quite young on an old guitar handed down to him from his uncle Craig. The first time he performed on stage was at a talent show while in Junior High. He went on to play music throughout the Pacific Northwest. He played in a number of bands during his career, most notably, Stone Johnny Mountain Band.
Rick is survived by his sisters, Kimberly Viera of Cornelius, Oregon, and Diana Richfield of Hillsboro, Oregon; one niece, four nephews, and two grand nieces. He was proceeded in death by his father, Richard C. Roadman; his mother, Phyllis L. Lukesh; and stepfather, Edgar (Dave) Davidson.
Memorial Service Private.