Background
Stakes, Richard Stewart was born on June 27, 1923 in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. Son of Edward Thomas and Nettie Lee (Reynolds) Stakes.
Communications company executive
Stakes, Richard Stewart was born on June 27, 1923 in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. Son of Edward Thomas and Nettie Lee (Reynolds) Stakes.
Bachelor of Science, Southern University, 1949.
Vice president Evening Star Broadcasting Company, Washington, 1970-1972, executive vice president, 1972-1974, president, 1974-1976, Washington Star., 1976. Executive vice president Spartan Radiocasting Company, South Carolina, 1977-1979. President, chief executive officer Summit Communications Group Inc., Atlanta, 1980-1988, retired, 1988.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1945, 50-53.
Married Christine Louise Beuchert, November 12, 1949. Children: Richard Stewart, Patricia Lee Stakes Nord.