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Richard Ebright Obituary

Richard Warren Ebright CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of August 16, 2011, Richard Warren Ebright, husband of Catherine Holmes Ebright. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ebright are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Saturday, August 20, 2011, at 11 am. Committal Services will be conducted at a later time. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Friday from 5 until 7 pm. Mr. Ebright was born on June 15, 1932 in Denver, Colorado, son of the late Frank B. Ebright and Margaret Ella Davis Ebright. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired Electronics Technician with the Federal Aviation Authority. Mr. Ebright was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason and member of St. Andrews Lodge #367 and Betsy Ross Chapter #189 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife Catherine Ebright of Charleston; two daughters, Cheryn E. and husband Wm. Kevin Small and Kimberly G. Ebright all of Charleston; a brother, Howard S. Ebright of Grand Junction, CO; and three grandchildren, Katelyn G. and husband Seth H. Chinnis, Erin O. Small and William K. Small, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 712 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 or Water Missions International, 2049 Savannah Highway, Charleston, S 29407. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2011.

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Debbie Bullock Griggs

August 27, 2011

Kim,
What a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Those wonderful Rainbow days. Seeing him and Dad, wearing their Rainbow bow ties, their bald heads we loved to rub, candy in their hands fixing our sound systems....what great Dads we have. The love they would always show to each girl. These wonderful memories will always live in our hearts. Kim I send you hugs and love. Please know you and in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Cooper

August 22, 2011

Love and Prayers always, Diane & Ronnie

Alison Funderburk

August 20, 2011

I am so sorry for your familys' loss. It was a pleasure and honor to have been able to partake in his care. I will keep your family in my prayers. Alison Funderburk (Heartland)

August 20, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jo (Pierce) and Eric Britton

Theresa Patterson Dinius

August 20, 2011

Mr Ebright brought so many gifts to our lives. We will never forget him! May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. I am sorry for your loss. We have so many Rainbow memories.

'For Those I Love For Those Who Love Me'

When I am gone release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had a few years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travelled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.

And if you listen with your heart you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home"

Marybeth Lauder Brennan

August 19, 2011

I will always have memories of Mr Ebright and his Rainbow Bowtie at our Rainbow meetings. He always had a smile for you when you walked in on Thursday nights. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers.May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Gwen Button

August 19, 2011

To Kim and Family,

Words cannot express our sincere sympathy and condolences in the loss of your Father.

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. We know that you all will miss him but he has been added to the Heavenly home with the Lord. May he rest in peace.

Keep him in your thoughts and memories of his life in your heart. He fought a good fight and lived a good life. If he could chooose to come back he would not because he is with the Lord.

Remember that your loss is Heaven's gain. Be encouraged and know that we love you and your family.

With Love,
Gwen, Courtney and Nancy Button

Allison Trippe

August 19, 2011

Kim,
We are thinking of you and your family. I know y'all will miss him dearly.

onalee avinger

August 19, 2011

Can't imagine walking into church and NOT seeing Mr.Ebright. I use to joke with him and tell him I thought he had a bed at church.No matter when I was there he was always there doing something.We have some big shoes to fill. You all are in our prayers and I'll do whatever I can to help you all. I love you!!!

Angie Gainey Bailey

August 18, 2011

I cannot even express what a void there will be in the lives of Tate, Tyee and Lucy as well as Donny and myself. What a privilege it was to know him. We all love him so much- we will miss him!

Jennifer Gosnell

August 18, 2011

Mr Ebright was a friend to many! I will remember him dearly and cherish the memories I have of him at church and at Rainbows... Will always know that he's got his "hawk eye" out, keeping an eye on many of us who remember! I love you!

Sylvia Folk

August 18, 2011

To the family and friends of Dick Ebright: Dick was the consummate friend, witness, and Christian. He welcomed all into his church family with true joy and love. I'll always remember the twinkle in his eye and the candy he kept on hand for little ones at church. May God comfort all as we celebrate Dick's life.
In Christ,

Benita D

August 18, 2011

So sorry for your lost. He will be missed.

Karen Aytes

August 18, 2011

You all know how special Mr. Ebirght was to me. He was like my second father when I was younger. God truly blessed us all through the life he lived. We love y'all and have you in our prayers. Karen and Joe Aytes

August 18, 2011

Dearest Family,
"Our Candy Man" Oh,how we will miss that dear one. I always called him "Mr. St Andrews" and he'd chuckle!Precious memories. May God richly bless you. Jean Rogers

Teka McLaurin

August 18, 2011

We will remember what a special man he was. God bless all of you during this time of need.

Joyce Richardson Pennell Hanechak

August 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 18, 2011

Cathy, I'm so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. What wonderful
memories I have of you two and our shared interest in knitting. Please
convey my thoughts to your family and especially those grandchildren he loved so much.
God Bless and love from Charlene Dempster

Jeaney Howe-Kolanko

August 18, 2011

Cathy and Kim,

I have only known you guys for a short period of time but Richard was fun at the Chapter Meetings. He could always make you smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss.
Star Love

August 18, 2011

Mrs. Ebright, I am so thankful that I was able to bring joy to Mr. Ebright (Dick) through my gift of music. Will certainly miss my number one fan. Peace and Love to the Ebright family. Alexander (Alex) Admiral Collier, Organist--St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Kristen Sykes

August 18, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Richard was always such a wonderful man to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jimmy Sykes and the girls

August 18, 2011

Ms. Ebright, So sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Ebright it was always a joy to see him in church on Sundays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Wanda, Lauren and Jamey Hayes. Hanahan, SC

August 18, 2011

Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. I have very fond memories of Mr. Ebright as our Rainbow Dad in the 1970's. No doubt, he will be missed by many.

Loving thoughts,

Cindy Yarborough

Carol Grayson Buddin

August 18, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Grandfather's are such a treasure!

Susan Newton-Jordan

August 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family. Mr. Ebright was such a wonderful man and will always remain in my heart. He will be missed by many.

Patricia Humbert

August 18, 2011

Dear Kim and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers,
The Humberts

Sandy Bullock

August 17, 2011

I will miss him so much.

Florence Bowick

August 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Florence Bowick
Ismael and Ellen Bowick Torres

Ruth Ann Dean (Hunt)

August 17, 2011

May God hold you in his arms and comfort you all in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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