Richard W. Stearns died peacefully in his sleep on 11/9/18 at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife Marie Stearns preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Evelyn Misenti and preceded in death by his brother Dwayne Stearns. He is survived by 7 children Toby Stearns, Phillip Stearns (Denisha), Joe Stearns (Jen), Theresa Stearns, Cynthia Urbiss (Chris), Regina Vance (Joe) and preceding him in death, son Timothy Stearns. He had 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He moved to Florida in 1958. He was a great chef at many of the restaurants in the area. He attended church on a regular basis at the Port Orange Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed speaking and praying for others and giving good hugs. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and drawing. He always had a great sense of humor. He was loved by all and will truly be missed by everyone. His memorial service will be held at the Port Orange church of the Nazarene at 11:00 am on 12/01/18 followed by the grave side service at Volusia Memorial Cemetery in Ormond Beach. There will be a celebration of life after the grave side memorial at the Port Orange church of the Nazarene.
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