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Obituary For Silas Howard Richey, Sr.

MR. SILAS HOWARD RICHEY, SR. – Age 69, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Thursday September 8, 2022. He was born March 8, 1953. He graduated from Carterville High School and was a Veteran of The United States Army and was Honorably Discharged. He was employed at Shaw Industries as a lift truck driver. He served as a deacon at Mt. Zion Grassdale Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and fan of Cartersville High School football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia Bell Richey and Willie Richey, Sr., sisters, Tammy Richey and Joyce Richey, brothers, Willie Richey, Jr. and Allen D. Richey, nephew, Scotty Richey, and former wife and friend, Pam Richey.

He is survived by his dedicated sons, Silas Howard Richey, Jr., Bryan (Amber) Richey, Sr., Jason (Cashay) Richey; grandchildren, Kilas Richey, Kori Richey, Terice Burrell, Caitlyn Richey, Bryan Richey, Jr., Kamryn Richey, King Richey, Nya Sutton, and Coria Sutton; great grandchildren, Kilan Johnson and Kashtian Pierce; sisters, Lizzie Richey, Ella Mae Miller, and Patty Richey; sister-in-law, Marva Richey; brothers, John T. Richey, Andrew (Carolyn) Richey, Jody Richey, and Kelvin (Rebecca) Richey; aunts, Mildred Peeks and Alma Heard; uncle, Ernest (Linda) Dean; nieces, Heather Miller, Kim Miller, Latoya Miller, Rheagan Richey, Lexi Richey, Shae Richey, Brielle Richey, Teegan Richey, Laina Richey; nephews, Eric (Marge) Richey, Xavier Richey, James Richey, Jimmy Richey, Brent (Tamera) Richey, Dustin Richey, and Cole Richey; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 2:00 P. M. at Mt. Zion Grassdale Baptist Church, 207 N. Bartow St., Cartersville, GA 30120, with cousin, Jeff Peeks, Eulogist, Rev. William Q. Watkins, Presiding and Pastor Willie J. Coombs, Officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 P. M. until the funeral hour. Interment; Providence Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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I love you sweet Cousin. I will never forget you. RIP

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I love you cousin. Praying for my family.

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Have Mercy, JESUS!!! The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our Sincere Heartfelt PRAYERS, Love, Comfort, Peace and DEEPEST Heartfelt CONDOLENCES to Precious Sister K J Richey, Brother Silas Richey, Jr. and the entire Richey Family, Friends and Associates. Please know that we are sorry for your loss and we too will miss your Precious Loved One, Gone, but not Forgotten RIH, The Late Brother Silas Howard Richey, Sr. 🌹✝️🌹 The LORD is our SHEPHERD!!! 🌹🙏💗✝️🌹Pastor Louise Young Harris and the Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family Kingston, GA

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Sending condolences and prayers especially at this time. Silas was a very special person. He Loved life and his Family! He always had kind things to say and words of wisdom. He always asked how everybody was doing. He truly will be missed

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I am so saddened with your family passing, too much going on I wish he could be here to help you guys, but God knows Best I didn't know Silas personally very well but I know he did good with his boys condolences from the Crawford Family

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I must say that this beautiful spirit would surely be missed I love the fact that he will uplift you with just a smile. Always has something positive to say and will make you feel that whatever you're going through it was gonna be OK.love you silas. prayers for his family

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Silas, Jr., Bryan, and Jason, I am so, so sorry for your loss. You have suffered a year that no one should have to endure. I love y'all dearly and remember to always try to hold on to the good memories. Jamie Peeks-Aldrich

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Silas was full of life and love for his family and friends and he touched so many people with his kindness. Some of my favorite memories are the conversations we would have about the Lord and of course he always asked about my family. He loved his Cartersville Purple Hurricanes.

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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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