Obituary For Mr. Saheed Bethea

Sheed R. “Big Daddy” Bethea was born on May 29, 2006 to Cathy Richardson and Ronnie Bethea. “Big Daddy” departed this life on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at McLeod Dillon Medical Center, Dillon, South Carolina.

Big Daddy attended Dillon County Public Schools in Dillon, South Carolina. He played on the High school marching band under the director of Aderian Wright; and if you knew Big Daddy you knew he loved that band and he kept his drum sticks in his hands.

Big Daddy was preceded in death by his sister: Sha’Tashada McDuffie; his grandparents: Leroy and Aggie Richardson; a brother: Major Palmer; grandmother: Emma Bethea; and an uncle: Macklin Richardson.

Big Daddy had aunts and uncles that played a big part in his life: George and Tony Wright, Johnny and Janue Richardson, Robert and Terry McKoy and James Richardson. He had so much love and support by Yvette Richardson, Kahlil Harly, Tammy Bethea, Jafari Peppers, Kahemia Peppers and Jeremy Powers, Tony Alford from the Richardson family, heart to heart we love and thank you for everything.

Big Daddy leaves to cherish his precious memories ~ his mother: Cathy Richardson; his fathers: Major Davis and Ronnie Bethea; sisters: Alexis Palmer LaBonda of Dillon, SC, Jakoryia Commander, Jamekia Commander both of Lamar, SC; brothers: Daniel Manning, Cecila Manning both of Dillon, SC, Reggie; a god-sister: Shantel Campbell Lewis; a god-brother: Daroan Davis; god-parents: Tyrone and Janet Davis; god-mother: Tara Melissa German Madison; grandfather: Rudolph Bethea; great grandmother: Christine McKoy; he had a special bond with his brothers: George Wright, Desmond Richardson, Anthony McKoy, Govonnie Wright, Davious Richardson, Johnta Richardson and Robert Richardson; a special bond with his sisters: Evelyn McKoy, Toni Wright and Anya Richardson; a special grandmother: Annie Mae Brown and a special grandfather: Lee Connie Manning, other relatives and supportive friends.

Guest Book

Words can't express how im feeling right now. Saheed was a respecful young adult who eill truly miss. Yo know Saheed is to love him.

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Saheed was an amazing person with so much talent and spirit to him, I had the time of my life having him around and listening to his music when school was over. He truly loved and inspired everyone around him which his amazing energy. I loved having him as my friend. K. Williams

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Saheed will be deeply missed from the DHS Staff and the Marching Wildcat Band and it was an honor to know him while having him at the school. From Zakarrius German & Claflin University Family & DHS Family.NN

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What a gracious young man. He was simply a well rounded young man. Absolute a delight to teach and to encourage him to see the attainable. Always had a smile and the first to apologize. I will always remember you as one of mine. When I see twinkling stars I will think of your smile.

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What a gracious young man. He was simply a well rounded young man. Absolute a delight to teach and to encourage him to see the attainable. Always had a smile and the first to apologize. I will always remember you as one of mine. When I see twinkling stars I will think of your smile.

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What a gracious spirit! Saheed was a bright young man. He kept his smile and was the first to apologize. I enjoyed our talk in science about the various, "What If". When peer into the night sky and see the stars twinkle, I will think of his smile. G.Baker DMS

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He was a delightful person to be around and I will always remember his smile. Timothy P Gibbs

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Shaheed, a well-mannered young man with an humble spirit, will be missed among the faculty, staff and students here at DHS. We are truly blessed to have his memories to share. Lillie T. Page, DHS

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A jovial individual. Saheed walked up to me two days before school was out and told me that he has my class next semester and that he hoped it was not going to be hard. We both shared a laugh. He will be missed. Praying for your strength at this time. S.Douglas,DHS

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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Saheed Bethea. From the DHS JROTC Department

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Our sincere condolences to this family. Saheen was a very outgoing young man. May God sustain you during this very difficult time. Coach Gunter and Betty

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I am so grateful to have had the honor of knowing Saheed. He was kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and hard working. He was a credit to his family, friends, and community.

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He was a very polite young man, willing to help others. I will miss seeing his smiling face. G Manning DHS

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Shaheed was a courteous, respectful, and caring young man. He understood the value of education and he took my class seriously even when things got tough. He stopped by for a brief chat every now and then this semester when he had a chance. One of our last conversations was his reminder to me that I had promised to help him (he said be his mentor) for his science classes when he went off to school. I'll always remember that, what an honor. Saheed will be greatly missed but not forgotten. I pray for comfort and peace for his family. In His Love, Wanda Graham Dillon High School

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Such an amazing young man of upstanding character. He will be missed. ~DHS

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Prayers of peace and comfort during your time of distress. "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted."--Psalm 34:18. Latrae Woodberry and Jamison McAllister

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There is no words that I can say because I am numb. My cousin Saheed was a kind boy. Love you cousin R.I.H 🕊️🌹🕊️

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I remember the first time I met Shaheed. He was a Dillon Middle School student, and he made such an impression on me. I nicknamed him "History" because he had spoke on a historical moment. He loved people and music. He was an awesome young man,and I will always carry his memory with me. I am a better person for having known him. Wendy McDaniel, DHS

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It's not everyday that someone so young leaves such a lasting impression. Saheed was an awesome young man, truly excited about life and all it held for him. It was an honor to know him. Sandy Cook, DHS

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Humble soul. Unforgettable personality. All around good young man. Saheed will be missed. Love,C.Williams,DHS

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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