Ricardo Needham Was born to Amanda Sinclair and Eric Needham ,on May 12,1967.The younger of Amanda ‘s children and the youngest in the family at that time; he always managed to excel in both academics and sports,primarily Football.playing football in little league and even high school, as an award-winning member of the Miami Northwestern Bull football team.After High School,Ricardo went on to attend North Carolina A&T where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. A permanent resident of South Florida, After College Ricardo, ever the proud father returned to Miami with his first daughter,Carla Needham in tow.Ricardo has always been an advocate for education and making sure that all three of his daughters understood the importance of having an education and being a vital part of society,staying abreast of all issues political and social in nature.Ricardo also extended these beliefs to those outside of his immediate family by making it his life’s work to ensure that all adolescents understood the importance of education; form his work with job corp,and most recently Miami-Dade college.As a devoted Miami Heat and Dolphins fan Ricardo never missed a game.Making sure to catch the latest game with his nearest family member,as he was very family oriented.While his sister lived in another state,he always made sure to stay in contact,especially after the loss of their mother in June 2022 Ricardo is survived by his uncle:Hector Stephen’s and James Cunningham; his Godmother Anita C.Samuels: His older sister:Sandra Tanisha:His partner Linda Green; His daughters Carla,Avanessia Tyra ,his granddaughters Chloe and Raegan countless cousins nieces and nephew