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AIKEN - Mr. Richard Walker Heath, 74, passed away Friday, June 14th, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Following the funeral service and interment, a reception will be held in the Stevenson-McClelland building.
Pallbearers wil be Ash Milner, Jim Cushman, Minda Statkus, Benjamin Vujinovic, Eric Radford Sr., Eric Radford Jr., and Mike Reese
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Rick's Supper Club (Tim Dangerfield, Jack Hammond, Ed Farmer, Steve Kisner, Pat Cunning, Ambrose Schwallie), and Satcher Motor Co. Employees.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved and adored his late wife Susan, his three children, Elizabeth "Lizzie", Kris, and Shannon (spouse Minda), and his grandchildren.
Rick was the long-time owner of Satcher Ford Motor Company, and an avid car enthusiast. He was well known and respected in the automotive community and a friend to many. He served two terms as President for the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) and was a member of the Ford Dealer Advertising Association.
Rick was an avid University of South Carolina Gamecocks fan and ongoing supporter. He graduated from USC and one of his greatest joys was attending football games and tailgating with his family and friends.
Rick will be missed dearly. He will be especially missed by his Supper Club, which is made up of seven couples, who have met for dinner for thirty years. This group has shared many of life's significant events - weddings, births, and many happy occasions. In their hearts' will always be a place set at their table for Rick.
Rick's greatest love and biggest supporter was his late wife Susan Holley Heath. Susan made his life worth living and all his successes possible. The family takes peace knowing they are now happily reunited.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, 125 Pendleton St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Rick's online guest book may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Craig Rich
June 26, 2019
Rick will be missed by the entire community of Aiken, Aiken County and South Carolina. He was true friend to so many and I count myself in that group. My prayers and thoughts follow the family of a true visionary and wish them only wonderful memories of the life he led.
Heber Herron
June 19, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with the family during this difficult time.
Byron England
June 18, 2019
Thoughts and prayers
Johnny McCalla
June 17, 2019
Kris,
I will truly miss the conversations I had with your Dad. He was like a father to me. My prayers will be with you and your family in the coming days. Thanks for reaching out to me. He was truly one of a kind. See you on the other side Mr. Chairman.
Sammy McIntosh
June 17, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It's been many years yet you leave us much too soon. You will be missed by many Rest in peace my friend.
johnny Johnson
June 16, 2019
My condolences to the family. I have known and been friends with Ricky since Eustis Park Elementary, Aiken Jr. and Aiken High School. He will be greatly missed by many. R.I.P. My Friend.
Peter Wilkin
June 16, 2019
I am so sorry and will miss Rick dearly. He was like a father to me in many ways. He will be in my prayers along with his whole family. May he Rest In Peace .
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