Herbert Lynn Richey, Jr.

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Celebrating the life of
Herbert Lynn Richey, Jr.November 16, 1919 - December 18, 2009

HERBERT LYNN RICHEY, JUNIOR, age 90, passed away on December 18, 2009, at the home of his daughter in Midland, Texas, following a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1919 in Camden, South Carolina, son of Herbert Lynn Richey and Marie Brewer Richey. He lived with his family in Camden until he went to North Carolina State University, where he earned a B.S. in Agronomy in 1943.

Herb enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II, primarily in France and Germany. Before his deployment, he married high school sweetheart Ida M. Mickey Richey in 1944. Herb was a proud veteran, and counted his trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. as one of the highlights of recent years.

Following his release from the Army, Herb was employed as a chemist by the American Agricultural Chemical Company, and he remained in their employ all of his professional life. His career took him and his family to Columbia, SC; Savannah, GA; Baltimore, MD; Clinton, IA; and Baton Rouge, LA. He retired while in Baton Rouge, and then moved to his long-time family mountain home in Montreat, NC in 1989.

Herb worshipped at the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, and was a valuable volunteer both there and with the Montreat Conference Center Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and the 10, 000 Villages Self-Help Store.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Peter Mitchell Richey; and his sisters, Mary Richey White and Sara Lynn Richey. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mickey; son H. L. Hank Richey, III; and wife, Jennifer of Montreat, NC; son Joseph Perrin Richey and wife, Bunnie of Savannah, GA; daughter Robin Richey and husband, Gary Brednich of Midland, TX; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at the Greenwich section Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, GA, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Asheville Honor Air Program. Gifts should be sent to the Rotary Club of Asheville, c/o Bill Bass, PO Box 1954, Asheville, NC 28802.

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What a wonderful bank of memories I have of Buddy and all the family, especially on Thornwell Court in Columbia--my first childhood memories include all of your family members. Hank, thank you for sharing the news. Love to Joe and to my sweet friend Mickey...Robin, I loved hearing that your Daddy was at your house and went peacefully, confident in your love. Paul, Carolyn and Buddy are having a cuppa coffee right now.

- Lee Brockington, Pawleys Island, SC

I will always hold close to my heart very fond memories of Buddie. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Richey Family.

- Kimmie Stein, Mandeville, LA

To the entire Richey families, I am grieving with you during this holiday season with the loss of your father.

- Mary Lou, Doug, Ashley and Andi Lowe, San Antonio, TX

I will always remember how kind your parents were when I stayed with them in the late 60's in Savannah. I remember the wonderful porch and riding on the sailboat. My father always enjoyed the time he spent with 'Buddy'. I'm sure the two of them are having wonderful conversations now.

- Pam and Skip Bishop, Florence, SC

Dear Joe, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of the Lord be with you during this time. Anthony and Julie Cook

- Anthony, , GA

Robin, Joe, Hank and all the Richey families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God Bless, the Brewer family Kershaw, SC & Georgia

- Rae Marie Brewer, , GA

To the entire Richey family May GOD bring you peace during this time. Love, William F. Brewer, Sr. & Family

- William F. Brewer, Sr., Braselton, GA

Robin Gary& Richey family, The loss of your Dad breaks our heart for you. I pray that you receive God's peace as you hug each other through this, and as you smile at the special memories of your wonderful Dad. Love you, Denise & Ken

- Denise Kee Tatarzyn, Houston, TX

Robin, Hank, and Joe My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you say goodbye to your dad. My life has been enriched in knowing him. May God's Holy Spirit give you peace. In Christian love, your friend Gordon English

- Gordon English, Camden, SC

Joe - Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Gary & Layne Rabold

- Gary Rabold, , GA

Our love to Hank, Jennifer, and all the family. Dudley & Mary

- Mary Weaver, St. Augustine, FL