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Richard Hussey Obituary

Richard Henry Hussey, Sr. MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Richard Henry Hussey, Sr., 93, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2014 at his home surrounded by love ones. He was born November 28, 1920 in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Robert Francis Marion and Rosa Delila Riles Hussey. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearline Burnette Hussey, his six brothers, Robert Manning Hussey, Jr., Theodore Hayward Hussey, George Allen Hussey, Fred Vinson Hussey, Francis Marion Hussey and Thomas Andrew Hussey; four sisters, Ruby Roberter Hussey Jenkins, Rosa Abbigayle Hussey Horton, Janie Elizabeth Hussey Riles and Delila Hussey; and his daughter, Lydia Hussey Banks; a son-in-law, Brooks Parler; and a grandson-in-law, Christopher Petersen. Richard was a graduate of Edmonds High School in Sumter, SC. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, where he served as chairman of the Administrative Board and the Board of Trustees where he was an honorary lifetime member. Mr. Hussey was a member of the Men's Bible Class, lay member to the annual conference and was an usher for many years. He was a Navy WWII Veteran and member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars, Rotarian and past president of the Lion's Club. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce where he served as 1st Vice President and Director of the Sun Fun Parade for many years. He was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and past master of Lodge 419. He was past Potentate of the Omar Shrine Temple and past director general of the South Atlantic Shrine-Association. Richard was the original owner of Hussey Motors which opened in 1950 and also owned and operated the Safari Motel along with his wife, Pearline, until 1988. Survivors include his children, Richard Henry (Rick) Hussey, Jr. and wife, Linda, Helen Frances Hussey Parler and Michael A. Hussey and wife, Jean; a son-in-law, B. Randall Banks, all of Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC; two sisters, Virginia Hussey Drayton and Corine Hussey Mitchum; and three sisters-in-law, Lillian Timmons, Edline H. Hucks and Maxine H. Kemp; grandchildren, Dr. Richard H. Hussey III and wife, Shannon, Michael Davis Hussey and wife, Ida, Kimberly Peterson Flanagan and husband, Joe, Jennifer Parler, Teresa Parler D'Errico and husband Charles, Steven Parler and wife, Angie, Dawn Banks Nettle and husband, Duane, Brandi Banks Garris and husband, Gerry, Billy R. Banks and wife, Audrey, Denise Banks Tindall and husband, Mike, Meredith Hussey, Natalie Hussey Walker and husband, Robin and Pamela Hussey; and twenty-five great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Mr. Hussey's caregivers, Krysti Brigman, Susan LaPan and Helen Pradick. The family will receive friends Thursday March 27, 2014 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach from 5:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday March 28, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach with Dr. William Phillips, Rev. Thomas N. Brittain and Rev. Jonathan Harris officiating. Burial will follow the service at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Mr. Hussey's memory to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1306 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 or to Gideon's International, PO Box 8832, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. An online guestbook is available at www.msfh.net. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2014.

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Ken R Hardwick

March 20, 2025

Visited Hussey Motors many times-and my Dad worked for Richard in th 60's. We remember him well.

Sara Goodeyon

April 25, 2014

I am so sorry that we did not know of Uncle Richard's passing until yesterday, April 24, 2014. I loved him and Aunt Pearline dearly, as did our children. Visiting Uncle Richard was always a highlight of our visits home to Myrtle Beach. God Bless you all and please know that we are so sorry for this loss.

Ron Goodeyon

April 24, 2014

Sara (aka Sara Frances Hussey) and I just received word today, April 23, 2014, that Richard passed away last month. Richard was one of the nicest man that I ever met. He was a true Southern Gentleman, and I always enjoyed visiting with him when we were back in Myrtle Beach. We will miss him dearly, but we will always have very fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.

April 8, 2014

To the Hussey family. I was so saddened to hear of Richard's passing. Your parents and mine were good friends for as long as I can remember. What great memories to have. Your Mom and Dad were two people I always looked up to. They were great people and great parents. I know they were proud of each one of you.

He was loved by so many and I will always think of him every trip to Myrtle Beach when I pass Hussey Motors.

I hope your precious memories will help you through this most difficult time. God Bless each one of you.

Becky (Todd) Valentine

Elaine Nix

April 1, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jennie Cameron

March 30, 2014

Dear Hussey Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hussey's passing. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Aven & Janet Gore

March 28, 2014

Brother Rick, Janet and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless the entire family as you look behind in all the great memories and look ahead for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

March 28, 2014

To all of the Hussey Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Hussey. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

Bobby and Marie Stubbs

Bobby and Marie Stubbs

March 28, 2014

To all of the Hussey Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Hussey. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

Shirley Taylor Joyner

March 28, 2014

To the Hussey Family my sincere sympathy. Richard and Pearline were our first neighbors when we moved to Myrtle Beach in 1943..Wonderful family, God Bless you all.

Crissy Sheeley

March 27, 2014

We will miss Uncle Richard dearly..we have so many fond memories of his fun & loving spirit! He was a great man..

~love,
Crissy, Lynn, & Sophia Sheeley

March 27, 2014

We will miss you dearly~love Crissy, Lynn, & Sophia Sheeley

~Knoxville, TN

Bobby and Dianne Davis

March 27, 2014

Dear Helen and all of the Family, Your Father was truly a Southern Gentleman. Such a good heart.
May he rest in peace and God give peace to you and the family. love Bobby and Dianne Davis

Dan Cambell

March 27, 2014

Rick,
So many great memories of our youth in MB. Your parents were special to me and your many other friends. Their generation will be missed.

Kirk Floyd

March 27, 2014

Helen,
Your parents were dear and lifelong friends of our parents and always held a special place in our family's heart. Cherish the memories.

Wade Hampton Gaylord, Jr.

March 26, 2014

Dear Hussey Family, I was so sorry to hear about Richard. He was an amazing man who lived an amazing life. My grandfather, Walter Riles, was Rosa's brother. I will be keeping each of you in my prayers.

Calhoun "Buddy" Benton

March 26, 2014

To the family of Richard I send my heartfelt condolences. I always felt I was treated special when dealing with
Richard. He was an honest and true mechanic ... not a parts changer. Most directions to other places, stores and such were noted as "past Hussey Motors", "over near Hussey Motors", or "on the other side of Hussey Motors". It was a landmark and Richard an outstanding person. May the memories of him help you through this as he has helped throughout his life.

Skeeter Petersen Russell

March 26, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Pappa (as I knew him) was a wonderful man that my son, Chris Petersen loved and admired. I remember the two of them picking at each other, mainly about Chris' fast driving. I'm sure they are now starting all over in Heaven. Praying for comfort for you all at this time.

March 26, 2014

Uncle Richard is an awesome man whom we love and will miss. He is now rejoined with his love and his daughter and heavenly family.
Prayer, Dear Lord of life, thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us. Thank you for for his witness and his love. God bless
Love Francis, Gincy, and GinnyLyn
love. Amen

March 26, 2014

Mike to you and all of your family I am so sorry to read of his passing. He lived a long rewarding life.I always addressed as Mr. Gusset.I am honored to have coached his son. Coach John barnes

March 26, 2014

Rick and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. With sincere sympathy. Betty Messervy Willard

Lena Turbeville Waugh

March 26, 2014

Shannon, I want to extend my condolences to the entire Hussey family on the passing of Mr. Hussey. I remember him from way back in the 50's when as a teenager working at the beach, my boss had her car serviced at Hussey Motors. I was a patient of Myrtle Beach Family Medicine for many years.

March 26, 2014

Hi Ricky , I'm sorry to hear about your father.While I was growing up at MB, your father and Hussey Motors were icons.With sincere sympathy . August Franchini.

Calhoun "Buddy" Benton

March 26, 2014

To the family and many friends of Richard I send my heartfelt condolences. Richard was a true and honest mechanic, not a parts changer. I always felt I had been treated special when dealing with him.

Tom and Pat Merrell

March 26, 2014

Our love and prayers to every one of you.

March 26, 2014

Ricky, so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad..I will always remember him buying Granny's old car..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat Crocker Edelmayer

March 26, 2014

Rick,
I read online that your father had passed away yesterday. Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely, Sean Milligan and Family (Charleston, SC)

Mr. Richard with Natalie and fondly Baby Hucks "Hussey" Walker

Krysti Brigman

March 26, 2014

I feel honored, privileged & humbled to have had the pleasure to meet and get to know Mr. Richard as well as his large and very loving family.
He is truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
~kb

Wayne Williams - USMC

March 26, 2014

RIP Sailor !!!

Jane August

March 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 26, 2014

We mourn the passing of a great patriarch of the Myrtle Beach family. He was nearly the last of a great generation. He will be sorely missed. Linda Kay (Todd) and Pete Winters

Joey,Lois,Tracey,Mark, Jay&Sean Dellinger & king

March 26, 2014

All the Hussey family,My family is sorry to hear about Mr Hussey passing away. My family will keep your family in our thougths & prayers.Love Joey & Lois Dellinger & Tracey, Jimmy, Jay & Sean King & Mark Dellinger

Nancy Moore

March 26, 2014

All of the Hussey family, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your patriarch. What a special man. I hope all the wonderful memories will bring peace and joy to you all.

Gary Vukov

March 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hussey family

Amy Cockerham

March 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Ken and Rudy Hardwick

March 25, 2014

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and bring loving memories to forever hold in your hearts

Krysti Brigman

March 25, 2014

I feel honored, privileged & humbled to have had the pleasure to meet and get to know Mr. Richard as well as his large and very loving family.
He is truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
~kb

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