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Richard Ricky Poston

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Richard Ricky Poston obituary, 1955-2020, Aiken, SC

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

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Milton Shealy Funeral Home - Aiken

211 Park Avenue, SW

Aiken, South Carolina

Richard Poston Obituary

Richard "Ricky" Poston
Aiken - Richard Levi Poston, age 65, entered into rest Wednesday, December 23, 2020, following a brief illness.
Ricky, as he was affectionately known, was born July 28, 1955 in Augusta, GA to Harry O. Poston Sr. and the late Betty Johnson Poston. He was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC. He was a 1974 graduate of Aiken High School. He was employed with W.R. Grace Co. and George Funeral Home. He received a degree in Theology from Covington Theology Seminary. He loved the Lord and served as a Deacon for many years. Ricky was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and was an avid Gamecock Fan. His true passion was being "Poppi" to his grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, Ricky was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Phillips.
Survivors include his beloved wife of forty-two years, Karen B. Poston; a daughter, Katie Poston Bateman (Allen), Aiken, SC; a son, Charlie Poston (Fiance;, Brittany Bowen), Graniteville, SC; two grandchildren, Olivia and Chase Bateman; a sister, Terry Cilica; two brothers, Harry Poston Jr. and Larry Poston (Michelle).
The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Hillview Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. at the church, Pastors Mike McAlpin and Danny Burleson officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.
The service will be live-streamed on the official George Funeral Home & Cremation Center Facebook page (facebook.com/GFHCC) beginning at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hillview Baptist Church Building Fund, 1974 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 29829.
The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the family may be
left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Dec. 25, 2020 to Jan. 6, 2021.

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Woody Sanderson

December 19, 2024

Ricky my friend, one day we will meet again. Of that I'm certain

Woody Sanderson

December 19, 2021

Even after a year, Ricky is missed by many, including me.

Karen Hunt

December 29, 2020

I was deeply saddened to hear of Ricky's home going. You will be in my prayers as you go thru this time of sorrow. Truly, Heaven's gain. With my deepest sympathy, Karen Hunt

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Hillview Baptist Church

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3:00 p.m.

Hillview Baptist Church

The service will be live-streamed on the official George Funeral Home & Cremation Center Facebook page ( facebook.com/GFHCC ), SC

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