Ricky Lynn Stevens, 62, of Hardin, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Lifecare Center in Carrollton.

Ricky was born on April 12, 1958, in Richmond, the son of Leonard E. and Geneva C. (Bales) Stevens.

Survivors include: mother, Geneva Stevens of Hardin; brother, Larry C. (Kathleen) Stevens of Raytown; two nephews, Chris (Melissa) Stevens of Hardin and Will (Jammie) Stevens of New Mexico State; and two nieces, Julie (Rick) Adams of Lebanon and Wendy Abbott of Richmond.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard E. Stevens.

Ricky was reared in Hardin and graduated from the Lexington High School.  He enjoyed going to the arcade in Hardin and taking his nieces and nephews there; to them, he was known as the Pinball Wizard.  He was his mother's boy and the family's rain man.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Private family burial will be in Lavelock Cemetery, north of Hardin.  Please remember to share your memories of Ricky with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .