Richard Stephen

Richard Fredrick Stephen, age 86, of Weaverville, North Carolina, died Jan. 26, 2018.

Richard was born May 19, 1931, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Lyman Cleveland and Almeda Elizabeth Imes Stephen. He graduated from Redkey High School.

While serving in the U.S. Air Force, he completed electronics school. He worked in mechanical construction in many states, including Alaska. Richard loved driving and seeing the country, woodworking, remodeling homes, reading and visiting friends and family. He had a private pilot’s license.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Conchetta, and brother, Jesse.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Norma Jean Lloyd Stephen; son Douglas Stephen and his wife Pat; daughter Robin Herber and her husband Kevin; brother Louis Stephen and his wife Glenna; granddaughters Michelle Mills and Jessica Klingel; great-granddaughters Shelby Witte and Kaytlynn Mills; great-great grandchildren Jeremiah, Brettley, Mason and Kiarrah; and many special nieces and nephews.

His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Clarks Chapel Cemetery, Weaverville. The Rev. Wesley Pike will officiate.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jackson and Dr. Black and their wonderful staffs. The family would also like to say a special thank you to Hospice for the wonderful help.

Memorials may be sent to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

West Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Condolences may be offered at WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.