Maj Richard Michael “Mike” Stevens, USAF, Ret., age 81 of Edgemont, Arkansas, formerly of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on March 12, 2025. Born May 28, 1943 in Weslaco, Texas to Ralph and Esther Stevens, he was the youngest of 4 children, including Edith Drawe, Ralph Stevens Jr, and Patricia White.
He grew up on the Rio Grande River where he earned his nickname “Mud Hen” and wrecked many cars and airplanes. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in business and served in the Corps of Cadets; he later earned his MBA from St. Mary’s University. Upon graduation from A&M, he began his military career in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot. He served with distinction and honor for 20 years, during which he fought in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Distinguish Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, among other medals.
Upon returning from Vietnam, he married the love of his life, Nancy Pippin Brett on November 23, 1968. Together they had 2 daughters, Pippin and Summer, who were the apples of his eye.
More than being a husband and father, having a military career or owning his own real estate company, American Realty of Seguin, Mike Stevens was a man of God. After coming to know the Lord at 33 years old, Mike’s desire was to serve Jesus. His service began in his own home with his wife and children and spread to the community and beyond. Anyone who knew Mike, knew that he put God first. He led a nursing home ministry for 28 years, he went on multiple mission trips and he served the Seguin community with all of his heart. This is the greatest inheritance that he could have left for us.
Preceding Mike in death are his parents, sister, Edith Drawe, brother, Ralph Stevens, Jr., and his brothers-in-law, Buzzy White and Tillis Brett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Stevens; daughter and son-in-law, Pippin and Jared Galloway and their 2 daughters, Ansley and Lily; daughter and son-in-law, Summer and Jeff Herrod and their 3 sons, Tristan, Jordan and Sevrin; his sister, Patricia White, brothers-in-law Gene and Henry Brett (Debbie) and sisters-in-law, Jane Jones (Jimmy), Claudette Brett and April Cubbison; numerous beloved nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Porter Loring Mortuary Chapel, 1101 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78212, followed by funeral service at 12:00 p.m. with the Reverend Christopher Larson and the Reverend Robert K. Odom officiating.
Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. A reception will follow.
For those whom desire both the funeral service and the graveside service may be livestreamed at https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mf-fwp/hewell/hewell_20250331.html.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Galloway, Jeff Herrod, Jordan Herrod, Sevrin Herrod, Graham Allen, Grayson Allen and Conner Allen.
Memorial contributions to honor Mike’s inheritance can be made to: New Life Fellowship Church, 16489 TX-123, Seguin, TX 78155 or to West Side First Baptist Church, 7025 Greers Ferry Road, Greers Ferry, AR 72067.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.