Rickey Edward
January 18, 1951 — July 20, 2011
Rickey Edward Tew, 60, of Rome, GA passed away Wednesday July 20, 2011 at his residence in Odessa, TX.
Eagle Scout. Lifeguard. Athlete. Referee. Coach. Little League President. Mason. Healthcare Professional. Human Resources Executive. Mentor. Leader. Craftsman. Builder. Mechanic. These are just a few of the descriptions his admirers have applied to Rick Tew.
Solid. Centered. Consistent. Driven. Merciful. Tender. Integrity. Excellence. Unbending Strength. Courage. Giver. Provider. Sacrifice. God Fearing. Loving Husband. Big Brother. My Daddy. My Poppy. My Hero. AKA Slick Rick. These, too, are just a few of the descriptions his adoring, ever-admiring wife, son, daughter, brother, father, and grandchildren would apply to Rick Tew.
Born in Columbus, GA at St. Francis Hospital on January 18, 1951, he was the older of two boys. It was at home that he learned to value education, self-reliance, integrity, and respect; forging the character that so impressed all who knew him. Rick graduated from Jordan High School, and he received his collegiate degree from Columbus State University. During his 60 years, he led many organizations: ball teams, boy scouts, little league, the Human Resource Divisions for large corporations, the Georgia Healthcare Association, but most notably and honorably, his led his Family.
Rick leaves behind his father Glen Edward Tew, his wife of 35 years Cherry Chambless Tew, his daughter Tiffany Tew Anderson, his son Richard Glen Tew (Samantha Michelle Tew), his brother Randall Carl Tew (Debbie Few Tew), his grandson Jackson Reed Anderson, his granddaughters Clara Belle Anderson and Harlee Madison Tew, his nephews Jacob Randall Tew and Harrison James Tew, and his niece Regan Glen Tew. He is preceded in death by his mother, the late Clara Adams Tew.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home, located at 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907, with the life-long friend and Pastor Johnny Snellgrove of Ocala, FL, officiating. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
A love story of a brilliant, driven man who passionately, whole- heartedly, selflessly pursued provision and abundance, only and always to turn, and give it all to his family.
A saga, that will no doubt be spoken of, celebrated, and imparted into generations to come.
His immediate family will always remember him this way:
Oh, how he loved [loves] us. Our happiness was his prize.
Eagle Scout. Lifeguard. Athlete. Referee. Coach. Little League President. Mason. Healthcare Professional. Human Resources Executive. Mentor. Leader. Craftsman. Builder. Mechanic. These are just a few of the descriptions his admirers have applied to Rick Tew.
Solid. Centered. Consistent. Driven. Merciful. Tender. Integrity. Excellence. Unbending Strength. Courage. Giver. Provider. Sacrifice. God Fearing. Loving Husband. Big Brother. My Daddy. My Poppy. My Hero. AKA Slick Rick. These, too, are just a few of the descriptions his adoring, ever-admiring wife, son, daughter, brother, father, and grandchildren would apply to Rick Tew.
Born in Columbus, GA at St. Francis Hospital on January 18, 1951, he was the older of two boys. It was at home that he learned to value education, self-reliance, integrity, and respect; forging the character that so impressed all who knew him. Rick graduated from Jordan High School, and he received his collegiate degree from Columbus State University. During his 60 years, he led many organizations: ball teams, boy scouts, little league, the Human Resource Divisions for large corporations, the Georgia Healthcare Association, but most notably and honorably, his led his Family.
Rick leaves behind his father Glen Edward Tew, his wife of 35 years Cherry Chambless Tew, his daughter Tiffany Tew Anderson, his son Richard Glen Tew (Samantha Michelle Tew), his brother Randall Carl Tew (Debbie Few Tew), his grandson Jackson Reed Anderson, his granddaughters Clara Belle Anderson and Harlee Madison Tew, his nephews Jacob Randall Tew and Harrison James Tew, and his niece Regan Glen Tew. He is preceded in death by his mother, the late Clara Adams Tew.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home, located at 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907, with the life-long friend and Pastor Johnny Snellgrove of Ocala, FL, officiating. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
A love story of a brilliant, driven man who passionately, whole- heartedly, selflessly pursued provision and abundance, only and always to turn, and give it all to his family.
A saga, that will no doubt be spoken of, celebrated, and imparted into generations to come.
His immediate family will always remember him this way:
Oh, how he loved [loves] us. Our happiness was his prize.
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