Obituary of Richard Levi Poston

AIKEN, SC – Richard Levi Poston, age 65, entered into rest Wednesday, December 23, 2020, following a brief illness.

Ricky, as he was affectionately known, was born July 28, 1955 in Augusta, GA to Harry O. Poston Sr. and the late Betty Johnson Poston. He was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC. He was a 1974 graduate of Aiken High School. He was employed with W.R. Grace Co. and George Funeral Home. He received a degree in Theology from Covington Theology Seminary. He loved the Lord and served as a Deacon for many years. Ricky was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and was an avid Gamecock Fan. His true passion was being “Poppi” to his grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, Ricky was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Phillips.

Survivors include his beloved wife of forty-two years, Karen B. Poston; a daughter, Katie Poston Bateman (Allen), Aiken, SC; a son, Charlie Poston (Fiancé, Brittany Bowen), Graniteville, SC; two grandchildren, Olivia and Chase Bateman; a sister, Terry Cilica; two brothers, Harry Poston Jr. and Larry Poston (Michelle).

The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Hillview Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. at the church, Pastors Mike McAlpin and Danny Burleson officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Hayes, Scott Hasty, Chris Poston, Larry Poston Jr., Grayson Mathis, and Hamilton Mathis. Honarary pallbearers will be the staff of George Funeral Home. 

The service will be live-streamed on the official George Funeral Home & Cremation Center Facebook page (facebook.com/GFHCC) beginning at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hillview Baptist Church Building Fund, 1974 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 29829.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com