Stephen Arthur

Ames

Stephen Arthur Ames, 84, of Radford, passed away on November 8, 2026. He was born in Evansville, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Barbara, of 59 years. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Martha, his brother Douglas Jr., and his sister Chloe Anne. He is survived by his sister Catherine and his sister-in-law Roseanna. He was the devoted father of Diane and husband Howard, Michelle and husband Scott, and Douglas. He was the proud grandfather of Cole, Cameron, Elizabeth, Ivy, Connor, Will, Julia, and Seth. And he was always welcoming to the partners and friends of his children and grandchildren.

Steve served in the US Army for three years before attending college. He later earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri and was a professor at Radford University for 33 years. Steve truly loved teaching. He was also a college golf coach and took yearly golf trips with his golf buddies. Steve was a consistent volunteer and board member at the Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread for over 10 years. He was a friendly and witty man, an avid athlete, and a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Steve enjoyed international travel with his wife, friends, his children, and his grandchildren. He loved his spaniels and golden retrievers. Steve was a generous and loving man. He will be remembered for his humor, his big heart, and as the world’s #1 Papa.

A memorial service will be held on December 5th at 2 PM, at Radford University in the “The Bonnie” Student Center. In lieu of flowers, a gift can be made to the Ames Education Fund at Radford University.

The Ames family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, VA www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.