Ricardo Washington

WASHINGTON, Mr. Ricardo "Busman"- Age 57, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at Fostrian Manor. Family hour 4 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 5 p.m. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 4 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Washington will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Ricardo “Busman” Washington was born April 30, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Melchia and Bernice Washington. Ricardo was a graduate of Flint Northern High School where he excelled in all sports, particularly football, earning a scholarship to Southern University and later transferring to Central State University. Ricardo was a dedicated employee with the Flint Board of Education for over 30 years. An avid outdoorsman, he was a superior fisherman who loved his hometown sports teams, socializing with close friends and especially family. “Busman” was known for his snappy wit and fun-loving sense of humor. Mr. Ricardo “Busman” Washington leaves to cherish his memory: special companion of 22 years and mother of stepchildren, Lois Hains; beloved wife, Melinda Washington; daughter, India Washington of Rochester Hills, MI; 2 sons, Kresenthe Washington of Grand Blanc, MI and Reginald James of Atlanta, GA; stepchildren, Noelle Dare and Jason Hains, both of Flint; grandson, Miles Xavier Washington of Grand Blanc, MI; step grandchildren, Jason Hains, Diamond Scales, Alysa Hains and Takeyia Scales, all of Flint; 2 brothers, Melvin and Rodney Washington; aunt, Mrs. Lillie Harrington; uncle, Willie Washington of Flint; mother-in-law, Juanita Vaughn; father-in-law, Paul Huddleston both of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Mr. Washington was preceded in death by his parents, Melchia and Bernice Washington; and brother, Willie B. Washington. The family would like to express special thanks to nephew, Herb Washington and sister-in-law, Sondra Huddleston.

Ricardo Washington

April 30, 1953 - December 17, 2010