Ricardo Von Washington was born on December 6, 1979 at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville.

He attended William Holiday Elementary in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Cross Keys Middle School and graduated from McClure North High School in Florissant, Missouri.

His father, Vonzell Washington precedes him in death.

Ricardo was baptized in Jesus name and received the Holy ghost at the age of twelve under the late Bishop James Archie Johnson.

Ricardo loved his family. He was a big-hearted gentleman. Later in life he started his own business, Regular Guy under Property Preservation. Ricardo encouraged everyone around him. He wanted his family and friends to work together as a team. His children were his life and his everything; each one special in his heart and in his eyes.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife ~ Shevon Washington; parents ~ John and Peggy Wells; sister ~ Patina Washington; children ~ Tiago Washington, Regina Washington, Riciara Washington Riquel Washington and Di'Rico Washington; grandmother ~ Josephine Burnett; and a host of family aunts ~ Carmen, Debra, Kathy, Debbie and Tammy; uncles ~ Daryl Michael, Bobby and Melvin; friends ~ Rachel Latoya, Jennifer and Xena; nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend ~ Deonsha Robinson, Trina Block and Cherry Fowler.