STEPHENS WILLIAM RICHMOND

WO1 William "Richmond" Richmond Stephens was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/28/2007 at the age of 57.9
Madison, AL
Flight Classes 68-519 and 68-35
Date of Birth 04/11/1949
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 155 AHC in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam STAGECOACH 21
This information was provided by Sue McWhorter (Sister)

More detail on this person: William Stephens Richmond, 57 STEPHENS, WILLIAM RICHMOND Birmingham News (AL) - Friday, March 2, 2007 STEPHENS, WILLIAM RICHMOND age 57, of Ashville, formerly of Birmingham and Huntsville, was born in Waco, Texas on April 11, 1949. He died February 28, 2007 at a Birmingham hospital. Richmond graduated from Handley High School, Roanoke, AL, Auburn University (BS, Accounting), Samford University (MBA) and Cumberland School of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence). Following two tours of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, he served 25 years with AL National Guard. He was an attorney, college instructor, businessman, and consultant to foreign governments in the war on terror. Among his many activitie wer Master Gardener, Masons, Cahaba River preservation. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Roanoke. Stephens was preceded in death by his mother, Laura (Beth) Quinn Stephens. He is survived by his father, William C. Stephens; stepmother Inez Stephens; sisters, Laura Patterson of Huntsville, Sue McWhorter and husband Larry of Madison, Kendra King and husband Brad of Roanoke; step-sisters Phyllis Rutherford of NC, and Vicki Clark of GA; Step-brother Chris Rowe of FL; nephew Adam Boothe and wife Deborah of Huntsville; great nephew and niece Blake and Grace Boothe; one aunt, Nellie Ruth Fields and husband Buddy, of Pine Bluff, AR; eight cousins and a host of good friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Southern Museum of Flight Foundation, 4343 73rd Street No., Birmingham, AL 36274. Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Burial information: Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Stroud, AL

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024