Richard Andrew Steed

Richard Andrew Steed, 64, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Memorial service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road, Fort Worth. Memorials: Richard enjoyed drawing cartoons for children in hospitals and schools. Some of his favorite charities included museums, historical associations, the Fort Worth Rodeo Calf Scramble and the University of North Texas. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of these charities or a charity of choice. Richard was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Fort Worth. He attended schools in Wichita Falls and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, Mo. He attended Arizona State University and graduated from North Texas State University. He had many interests including art, music, history and gambling - whether in the oil fields or in Vegas. He was an accomplished artist and recently published a book with Wendi Pierce, "Historic Road Trips." He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and many friends. And he particularly enjoyed picking guitar with friends on the porch at Possum Kingdom Lake, where he was known as the Fried Okra King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Netum and Leota Steed of Wichita Falls; and brother, Paul Kensell "Kenny" Steed of Dallas. Survivors: Children, Kristina Steed of Snowmass, Colo., Gelasia Steed of Fort Worth and Chance Steed of College Station; grandchildren, Jackson and Connor Steed of Snowmass, Colo.; and sister, Marilyn Stafford of Wichita Falls.