Lewis Rick Stephenson died January 18th, 2022, peacefully at his son's house. "Rick" was born November 6, 1938, and lived most of his life in Springfield, MO.

He was a graduate of Drury University and held jobs in computer programming for one of the Apollo Spacecrafts, General Electric, and Melvin Reeds Auto Auction.

Rick spent the last half of his life as a realtor, which he loved! He was an avid conservationist, loved woodworking, Monday volleyball, and golf.

He leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Lara and David JoRay of Belton, MO; his son, Lewis Arn Stephenson of Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Tyler Cunningham and Lily Stephenson; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Patricia Stephenson of Smyrna, GA; and nieces, Mallory Stewart and Natalie Beckwith.

Close family will be celebrating his life at a later date.