Richard Stevens

Richard Stevens, a beloved gentle giant, is finally at peace. After a courageous battle with debilitating medical issues and chronic pain for 17 years, he died of CTE, dementia, and Parkinson's at home on August 17, 2024.
The family is grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from our long-time friends, our Baylor tailgate group, our neighbors, high school teammates of the Dublin Lions, collegiate teammates of the Baylor Bears, and professional teammates of the Philadelphia Eagles. We appreciate the DCBE security guards and firemen, the EMTs, his caretakers, and Interim Hospice for their assistance.
Richard was born to Carl Stevens Jr. and Dorothy Nell (Hollon) Stevens in Dublin, Texas. Affectionally known as Truck, he was a stellar athlete in high school football, basketball, and track and garnered All-District, All-Area, All-State, and Prep. All-American honors. Dave Campbell chose Richard for the Super Team in Texas Football's Friday Night Heroes. After his senior year, he played in the Big 33 game between Texas and Pennsylvania.
He was a blue-chip recruit for Baylor where he earned All-SWC honors, All-American honors, and AP preseason All-American honors. He was selected outstanding lineman of the year and was captain of the team. He played in the post-season Lion's All-American Bowl Game and the Hula Bowl. He earned his B.B.A. from Baylor.
He was inducted into the Baylor Hall of Fame, selected by Dave Campbell for Texas Football magazine's All-Decade team, and chosen as a Baylor offensive lineman on The Insider's Fifty for the Century list.
Richard was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles and loved playing six years for the Eagles as an offensive lineman and captain of special teams. He and his family were always die-hard Eagle fans. Richard and his teammates contributed to community projects, participated in charity events, and worked to raise monies for the first Ronald McDonald house in Philadelphia.
After football, he enjoyed a successful career in banking for 23 years first as a Branch Manager and Regional Manager, then as a District Manager for Bank of America. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with David, the grandkids' athletic events, tailgate celebrations with college friends, traveling, going on cruises, reunions with former teammates in Philadelphia, and quiet moments at home with Pat. He is fondly remembered for his devotion to his family and friends, his integrity, his unwavering moral convictions, his strong work ethic, and his easy-going, unassuming personality.
He married Patricia Thiebaud, his high school sweetheart, and they shared a special happily-ever-after love story and recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. He doted on their only son, David, and cherished every moment with Callie, Grant, and Allie, his grandkids.
His parents preceded him in death and he is survived by his wife Pat of Granbury; his son David and grandkids Callie, Grant, and Allie of Southlake; his sister Carla Stevens of Dublin; his sister Donna and brother-in-law Steve Hightower of Dublin; and a large circle of extended family and loyal friends.
His family worshipped at Acton Methodist Church and he was a long-time resident of De Cordova. The family held a private burial and a special Celebration of Life will be scheduled later.