Ret. Lt. Ricky Lee Steward, Sr., 60 of Phenix City, AL died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. EST on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Raymond Cochran, pastor; Rev. Eddie Short, officiating and Dr. Robert Dickerson, Jr., eulogist. Visitation is Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. EST.
Ret. Lt. Steward was born in Tuscaloosa, AL to Doris Nell Steward and the late James Edward Steward, Sr. He graduated from Tuscaloosa High School and earned several degrees in Law Enforcement from different colleges and universities. He dedicated 34 years of his life to Law Enforcement to include the Phenix City Police Department and the Russell County Sheriff Department. After retirement he returned to work at the Russell County Court House.
His survivors include his wife of 34 years, Tenita Steward; children, Phillip (Whittney) Ike, Jamal Henley, Tuscaloosa, AL, Tranika (William) Floyd, Italy, Rekita Steward, Phenix City, AL and Ricky Steward, Jr., Riverdale, GA; his mother, Doris Nell Steward, Tuscaloosa, AL; siblings, Harold Wallace Bell, Augusta, GA, Jerome (Carolyn) Bell, James Edward Steward, Jr., Danny Ray Steward, Janice Steward and Hazel Steward, Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren, Keyvon Dawkins, Nevaeh Floyd, Laila Ike, Jace Floyd and De'Ava Steward; several aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. He is also survived by extended family, his godmother, Barbara Mitchell, godbrother, Curtis (Daphanie) Mitchell and godson, Kete Steward.
It does not seem real that you have been gone from us for 3 years. You made court so much fun for me. I respected you so much Ricky. Rest in peace my friend.
Cheryl Hindsman, J.A. Russell County
Lt. Ricky Lee Stewart was one of the strongest, kindness men I have ever known. He never "bossed" people and was respected by all. In over 25 years in Russell County Courtrooms and I have never heard a bad word about him. He will be and is truly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with him and his family. Thomas F. Worthy
Ricky you will truly be miss. We grew up together across the street. We were all family on Southside. May you rest in peace.
Julia Rowell-Finley
Rickey will be miss. He was a good person.Just to know him was a blessing.I always call him my cousin.I am so Sorry for your loss.Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked many years in the ERs in Phenix City and was always thankful to be able to call on Ricky for assistance. His easy-going attitude always seemed to help any situation. Many prayers for peace and comfort for your family. Linda Brown, ER Phenix Regional Hospital
Deepest Sympathy to the Stewart family. Renee Mills-McMullen
We will miss Ricky. Family, our love and prayers of comfort to you all. Johnny and Sharon Davison Trayvick.
We will miss Ricky. Family, our love and prayers of comfort to you all. Johnny and Sharon Davison Trayvick.
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ricky's passing. Visiting the courthouse will not be the same without him. Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Jorja Loftin
We will miss you at the Russell County Courthouse, you called everybody my cousin that would get on your nerves. May God continue to keep your family in His hands and you will forever be in our hearts. Natalie Kirkland and Family
Deepest sympathy...The Nelson Family, Southside, Tuscaloosa
I will miss you!! Kecia Reynolds
I will miss you!! Kecia Reynolds
Sending Love and Prayers to my Family Cousin Ricky you are now free take your rest You will forever be in our hearts From all of us your Southside Family and Friends Tuscaloosa Alabama
May peace fill your heart and memories comfort and heal as God strengthen you through this difficult season of life. A kind spirit has return homeward. Minister Lillie Wyatt
Rest In Peace Ricky prayers for the family from Steves auto Repairs
My condolences to the family. We will surely miss Ricky,The Russell County Courthouse will never be the same without our "Ricky Ticky". Ricky had a way of making us laugh every day. We loved him but God saw a need for him in His Kingdom. Rest easy my friend your work down here is done. Absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.
We will miss his kindness, hugs and caring for his family, friends, and fellow man. Our city and county have lost an honorable man. Just keep trusting in God. .... Bailey-Aguayo Family
Praying the Lord will Encourage you with his Presence and Comfort you with His Peace. Remember those we Love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday!! Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Jacqueline Jordan and Family
I will miss the quick witty statements we shared whenever we saw each other. Thank you for being a GREAT leader & support team player for Russell County, you will be missed. My condolences to the family, praying for your peace. Hope Williams
Great man to work with and be around there at RCSO. Really going to miss all the jokes. Love you brother.
Deputy Molina BCSO
Ricky you were a great friend and enjoyed working with you prayers to the family and the RCSO sorry for yourloss
You will be missed, Crazy.LOL You were funny 40 years ago, and you are still making me laugh when I think about you!
May The Most High have mercy on your soul, and heal and comfort your family and love ones. Love Debbie(sis-n-law), James Edward(nephew) Nika(niece) and the entire Minor Family-Tuscaloosa
Blessings and prayers for the family. Will miss him. His passing is a loss for our community and those who knew him. Mike & Sheila Suber
RIP RICKY YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR FIREWORKS OUTLET FAMILY.BANG BANG AND BOOM BOOM WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU FOR YOUR. CRAZY SELF.WE LOVE YOU .PRAYERS FOR YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN FLY HIGH SWEET ANGEL
So sorry for the of a husband ,father and family. He will be miss.He made my Friday when he come into the marathon he will be miss.My the God of grace and mercy comfort you and your family PAMELA Black
So sorry for the of a husband ,father and family. He will be miss.He made my Friday when he come into the marathon he will be miss.My the God of grace and mercy comfort you and your family
Love you nephew and i will miss you . You always brighten my day when I was around you. But the lord has called you home to get some rest and to tell you personally job well done my child
He always Ed brightened my day at the courthouse. Russell County has a big loss right now, we lost a friend, brother and a great man.
May the God of grace and mercy comfort you and your family. He has not forgotten you. Dr. George C. and Vivian [Thomas] McCulloh
So sorry for the lost of a husband, father, and a friend to do many. God will take care of you all. will continue to pray that God will give you the strength to get through this trying time. Linda Smith and family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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