Richard Surratt Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Richard Surratt

Mr. Richard Ezell Surratt transitioned into his eternal rest on January 20, 2022 at his residence in Lawndale, NC. He was born in Greensboro, NC.

Richard was a 1971 graduate of Burns High School where he was a drummer in the band. He was employed with Smurfit Stone for ten years before retiring. He enjoyed playing basketball and woodworking.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Lee Surratt Peeler; his grandparents, Necatur and Gertrude Surratt; granddaughter, Madysen Victoria Sadler; brother, Jimmy Lee Peeler and numerous aunts and uncles.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Victoria Elmore Surratt; a daughter, LaQuetta Surratt-Sadler (Christopher) of Kings Moutain, NC; a son, Richard Necota Surratt of the home; granddaughter, Cassidy Nicole Surratt of Kings Mountain, NC; two sisters, Denise Sowell (Calvin) of Charlotte, NC and Renea Bradshaw (Lewis) of Shelby, NC; a nephew, Lamar Peeler (Elbony) of Shelby, NC; one aunt, Ruby Surratt of Shelby and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 12:30 PM on Saturday. The service will be livestreamed starting at 12:45 PM from the Enloe Mortuary Face Book page.

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A ture sportsman in every sense and great guy who made lives better all who knew him, God Bless the family. The Haynes family Baltimore Md.

My condolences to family of Richard. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure the memories. May God Bless each of you. Evelyn Schenck Robinson, Johns Island, SC.

To Denise, Victoria and the entire family of Richard Surratt, I extend my condolences and prayers for peace and comfort. Richard was such a pleasant and friendly man and his light will always shine bright in memory for "Those we love can never be more than a thought away for as long as there's memory, they live in our hearts to stay." Wendy Vinson

May the love and understanding of the "Holy Spirit" abound during this time of loss. I played basketball with Richard at Burns. Condolences from Robert Barner and family...