Obituary of Richard Thomas Stearns

Richard Thomas Stearns, 69 years old. Beloved husband, father, grandfather (PePaw) and great grandfather. Survived by his wife Mitzi, his 2 sons Richard and his wife Aida, Ryan (Jamielyn). 3 stepdaughters; Deena, Cheri and Krizi and her husband Neal. 15 grandchildren; Andrew (Bianca), John, Elizabeth (Michael), Brennan, Jackson, Christopher (Katelyn), Brittany, Tommy, Ryan, Brandon, Shawn, Michael, Rachel, Katelyn, Jessica. 6 great grandchildren; Aaron, Cadance, Adrianna, Adrian and Avery. Richard is remembered with much love and affection by all for his blue eyes, quick smile, complete with adorable dimples, charming, hilarious wit and of course his love for country music and cowboy hats. Richard is sorely missed. Earths loss is heavens gain. We love you forever Richard, Dad and Pepaw and pray that we'll meet again. Richard's celebration of life is on Sunday, May 7th at his home in South Riding, VA.