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Richard Ellison Obituary

Richard (Rickey) Thomas Ellison

Greenville

Richard (Rickey) Thomas Ellison of Greenville went to be with the Lord on August 29th.

Born in Greenville County he was the husband to Teresa (Tee) Ellison; son of Faye and Robert Ellison; nieces: Jessica, Amanda, Ashley; nephew, Rickey Lee; and sister, Lynn Howard.

Richard loved the Lord and reading his Bible. He also loved the Gamecocks.

His great love was his babies: Nicholas, Morgan, Sampson, Toby, Buddy, and Libbey.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept 2nd, from 6:30-7:30 pm at Johnson Funeral Home in Travelers Rest.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, Sept 3rd at 2 pm in the chapel at the funeral home, followed by burial at Woodlawn Memorial Garden.

The family is at 400 McAlister Circle.

Published by The Greenville News on Sep. 2, 2014.
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Sponsored by HIS LOVING WIFE TEE MORGAN ELLISON.

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Richard, you're still in my memories. Miss you

Donnie Sellars

August 27, 2022

I think of Richard very often. He left a everlasting great impression on me . Only GOD knows why this happened. Richard and Wayne were both great men. Tee hope you are doing great. Gerald Abercrombie. Mobile man. JDH

Gerald Abercrombie

Friend

August 27, 2020

love you
from Libbey anna marie and buddy

September 9, 2016

sweetheart .. I am trying to get a law passed for people with mental illness and call It ELLISON WOOD LAW I love you and miss you so much I have reached out to Hollingsworth I am trying to get you a maker for your grave .... all my love see you soon

remains just TEE

September 9, 2016

Teresa, I just saw you on the news tonight and did not realize this was your husband. So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you. Would love to catch up with you sometime. You can email me [email protected]
Teresa Rainey Green

Teresa Green

July 13, 2016

HI SWEETHEART .... IT WILL BE COMING UP TWO YEARS THAT YOU WAS KILLED .. I MISS YOU EVERY DAY I LOVE YOU

June 2, 2016

HI SWEEHEART THE HOIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE AND MAKES ME EVEN SADDER AND LOST WITH OUT YOU . STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU AR GONE .... LIKE A DREAM I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER

November 23, 2015

HI SWEETHEART..... CAN NOT BELIEVE ALL THAT IS GOING ON ... WITH FAMILY THE BABIES AND I LOVE YOU MISS YOU.......

September 22, 2015

happy valentines day
loving you

February 9, 2015

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY '' I LOVE YOU

February 9, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVE
TEE YOUR WIFE

TEE ELLISON

December 17, 2014

I LOVE YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS ... SEE YOU SOON ALL MY LOVE TEE

December 17, 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAD LOVE YOU
MISS YOU
TEE AND THE BABIES

December 17, 2014

HI MY SWEETHEART MERRY CHRISTMAS ME AN D THE BABIES LOVE YOU.... TEE

December 17, 2014

i love you happy thanksgiving

your loving wife tee

tee ellison

November 24, 2014

HI SWEETHEART .... MISSING YOU AND LOVE YOU ..... TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF ALL OUR STULL AND PROPERTY ......... I LOVE YOU ......SEE YOU SOON

November 6, 2014

I LOVE YOU RICHARD .....
I WILL SEE YOU , MOM AND DAD SOON... ALL MY LOVE

October 31, 2014

HI SWEETHEART MISSING YOU .. THE BABIES MISS YOU IMISS YOU I AM ALL ALONE DONT KNOW HOW I WILL MAKE IT THROUGH EACH DAY . I LOVE YOU MISS YOU
TEE ELLISON

October 31, 2014

i love you daddy
all the babies nicholas kowalski morgan sampson buddy toby and libbey anna maire and your sweetheart tee and wife forever ....we love you and miss you sooooo much

October 1, 2014

hi sweetheart the babies miss you an cry for you ...i am so broken ... the babies and i love you ... and miss you so much.... i love you and and the babies love you ......... will go to Dr Randal saturday and get th heartguard..... all my love tee nicholas. buddy. sampson morgan toby
hang on see you soon

October 1, 2014

i love you see you soon
your sweetheart and wife forever .tee

tee ellison

September 30, 2014

MY SWEETHEART ... I AM BROKEN INTO MILLIONS OD PIECES ... I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AND HOW I WILL GO ON WITHOUT YOU .... I LOVE YOU .. AND ALWAYS ALWAYS WILL . I KNOW YOU ARE WITH MY MOM AND DAD AND HANG ON I WILL BE THERE VERY SOON ALL MY LOVE YOUR WIFE FOREVER TEE ELLISON

September 25, 2014

Tee: I just realized when I was reading Rickey's obituary that this was your husband, I feel sick to my stomach. You have endured so much pain in your life. I am here for you if you need me. I love you and think of you often. My email is [email protected]. I will be praying for you my dear friend. Love, Kim Sheppard Bridges

September 4, 2014

Rest in peace Rickey. You were a good man & great friend, who was loved by many.

Philip & Natalie Kirkpatrick

September 3, 2014

"You have 3 choices when bad things happen to you: You can let it destroy you, define you, or develop you." (by Rick Warren) This quote has carried me thru many of rough patches in life so I am sharing it with you as the days ahead unfold. My prayer for you is that God will give you peace and strength and that his love will embrace you thru this tragedy.

Michelle Grey

September 3, 2014

Rickey was such a remarkable person. His sweet smile & caring ways for others will always be missed.

Tina & Barry Clayton, Sr.

September 3, 2014

I am so sorry this happened to a good man. May God comfort your hurting heart.

Tonya Rodgers

September 3, 2014

Tee, we are praying for you and the entire Ellison family. May God grant you peace in days to come. (Cousins of Rickey's mother).

Hudson/Southern families

September 3, 2014

Tee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Linda and Doug Hornick

Linda Hornick

September 3, 2014

Wayne an Dianne Snow

September 2, 2014

Tee, we are sorry about the tragic death of your beloved Richard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. He was a such a great,gentle and loving person. Love and prayers to you and the family. Betty, Jimmy and the girls.

betty nefos

September 2, 2014

We are sorry for your lost. My husband Roy Gary worked at Hollingsworth 48 years, he knew Ellison as a very good man. Our prayers are with you all

Roy and Clara Gary

September 2, 2014

Tee, I am so sorry..You are in my thoughts and prayers, and you are loved. The angels came, and led him to the arms of our Lord and Savior in heaven and he is warm and safe.

Shaney Allen

September 2, 2014

Dear Tee,
We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy. We are praying for you and Richard's family and we hope that you will take comfort in God's loving care through the days ahead.

Shannon & Steve Rochester

September 2, 2014

Our hearts are very sad and Prayers go out to the Ellison / Mcalister families from the Brown Family

Craig Brown

September 2, 2014

Our heart breaks with yours! Love to you and your family.
Tricia Graettinger (Wayne's daughter)

Tricia Graettinger

September 2, 2014

Tee, My Prayers are with you.

Janet Hughes

September 2, 2014

Tee, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Thinking of you and praying for strength at such a difficult time!!

Leia McNeely

September 2, 2014

My Daddy often told me fond stories of Richard. I know we are all suffering greatly, but on behalf of my sisters I wanted to extend our condolences. We are praying for your family. Just know they are rejoicing with our Lord.

Ruth Wood Le Roy

September 2, 2014

"Tee, I am thinking and praying for you daily.Please know that you are loved by many. I know that God will comfort you during this most difficult time."

Cindy Hughes

September 2, 2014

Tee, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic loss.

Berna King

September 2, 2014

Tee, I am praying for your strength to endure the unthinkable and peace to carry you through the days ahead. With much love, Alfreada

Alfreada Walker Smith

September 2, 2014

Tee, May the love and strength of the Lord sustain you at this time. I will continue to pray for you. My deepest sympathies.

Semone McGowan

September 2, 2014

Tee.....I am soooo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard was a wonderful man and it broke my heart to hear of his death. God bless and keep you. Love you.

Tabatha Phelps-Dye

September 2, 2014

He was truly a pleasure to work with. He could make you smile when all things were going wrong. He will be missed and he was unique. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Ralph and Cheryl Brooks

Ralph Brooks

September 2, 2014

Tee, We all loved Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy
Foothills Veterinary Hospital

September 2, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Virginia Waldrop

September 2, 2014

Tee,I never met him but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb Holloway

September 1, 2014

Richard was a very special person. Always enjoyed talking to him when I came in to security. Praying GOD will comfort all during this time. .

Gerald

September 1, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss Tee. You and Richard's family are in our prayers. Lisa and Thomas Wilson

Lisa and Thomas Wilson

September 1, 2014

I enjoyed working with you on security. Go in peace. Donnie Sellars

Donnie Sellars

September 1, 2014

You were a Good Man . I'm Grateful to have had the chance to meet you and call you my Friend .

Scoot Smith

September 1, 2014

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