Mr. Brent Elliot Richey
04/12/1966 - 11/29/2022
Mr. Brent Elliot Richey, age 56, of Boydton, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 surrounded by his family at home. Brent was an Associate Professor at Southside Virginia Community College for over thirty years. Brent is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly Richey of Boydton; his son, Luke Bryan Richey of Boydton; his two daughters: Rachel Anne Richey of Boydton and Elisabeth Grace Richey of Boydton; his brother, Bryan Richey and his wife Renee of Lynchburg; his mother, Madelyn Richey of Lynchburg; his nephew Jonathan Richey and wife Cassie (Jenny, Lainey, Jack Colson) of Lynchburg; his niece Heather Sprinkle and husband Preston (Maddie) of Gray, TN. Brent was preceded in death by his father, Colson Richey. Brent touched many lives over the years of serving his community, including working at SVCC where he worked as the Director of Financial Aid and Dean of Enrollment before going back into the classroom where he loved to teach math and talk to students. Brent also spent the past six years serving as a member of the Mecklenburg County School Board. His dedication to education and his community touched many lives, including those friends who were like family. Brent was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and served over the years as a Sunday school teacher and deacon, but he particularly enjoyed making breakfast for the deacons with the help of his children. His time at Tabernacle created lifelong friendships and the foundation for his children to love and serve the Lord. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 P.M. at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Richey family.
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Grateful
Thank you so much for sharing his grace with so many. He will be missed. Our family is so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of his classes through SVCC. He was the consummate professional and a positive influence. We will continue to pray for your family. Sending love and prayers.
Ms.
I would like to at this time express my sincere appreciation in regards to being fortunate enough to meet Mr. Brent Richey. Believe me the short time that I met him was special. Mr. Richey was my statistics teacher and an actual pleasure to deal with. He was so kind and thoughtful. Believe it or not out of the years that I attended school he turned out to be the kmnicest professor that I have ever encountered. I pray that the Lord blesses him with peace as well as his entire family., I also want to tell his family how fortunate they are to have such a beautiful person to be a part of their lives..
My heart is very sad in regards to his passing and I only knew him for a short time.
Miss you Brent
Brent was a great guy and friend. I played in our Fantasy Football League for 20some years and had the pleasure to get to know Luke playing too. Brent was always kind hearted and so funny. My condolences to all his family and friends. The angels have led him into paradise.
Sorry for your loss.
Our heartfelt prayers are with you..
He will be missed by many.
With Deepest Sympathy
So sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. He was a wonderful family man and had a great sense of humor. It was amazing to see how much he loved you Kimberly and the kids! He will be missed for sure. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed!
Love,
Dawna & Scott (Tucker)
My sincere sympathy to Brent’s family. God definitely gained an angel when he called Brent home. May God be with each member of his family , especially his wife and children, in
the months ahead without him. Lots of love from my home to yours. Nanny B
Family member of tabernacle Baptist church
Dear Richey family, I am sorry for your loss he will be missed dearly he will never be forgotten he will always be in my heart ❤️ always and forever ❤️ 😭 he was a great man. I loved seeing him at tabernacle Baptist church in the morning it will be different but he is there in spirit he is your guardian angel 😇 ❤️ 😭.
My deep condolences to you Kimberly, Luke, Rachel and Libby. Brent was an amazing human being and did a lot to help me when I transitioned to teaching. He was just a kind soul. It was always so clear how much he loved each of you. What a blessing to have been loved and cared for by him. I’m so very sorry. God has each of you in his arms and I know the words “Good and Faithful Servant” have been said to Brent. God bless each of you in the days and years ahead.
Mrs.
To the family of Mr. Richey . I know you know how great he was . But I want to tell you God sent me to SVCC at the right time. Mr. Richey truly was a God sent man for a lot of us. He was so patient with me and he loved to help. One thing he met you where you were and he helped you to fulfill your purpose . He would never let you give up and he made math seem so easy. I told him always that he was a true blessing. I have refer many students to him and I was just thinking about taking statistics with him. Now is too late. But I will never forget him. Know that he is present with the Lord and praying for God’s peace that surpasses all understanding during your time of loss.
I worked for Brent for many years at SVCC. He was not only a wonderful boss; he was a dear friend.
My heart breaks for his precious family and his many friends. Everyone who knew Brent loved him. He had the greatest sense of humor.
It is a comfort to know that this very special man now walks the streets of gold. We will see him again if we know the Lord like Brent did.
I will never forget him. I treasure the many memories I have of Brent Elliott Richey.
My Friend
After 40 years, it should be no surprise that you have taken a big piece of me with you. I look forward to getting it back. See you soon, my friend.
Prayers and Condolences
Brent will always hold a special place in my heart! He was always so kind and supportive of me at SVCC. There were many times I doubted myself, but he always told me I was doing a great job and he appreciated me. The difference he has made in so many student’s lives is remarkable. To know Brent was to love his dry sense of humor! Kim,, my prayers to you for strength in this difficult time. Luke, Rachel, and Libby he was so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. My prayers for peace and strength are with all of you.
Thoughts and Prayers are with all of the Richey Family. May your Memories of Brent help you get through this difficult time. Rest In Peace Brent Richey. 🙏
A former student
I want to say that 1st I’m sorry for you loss. Mr. Richey was a great man and a loving person. He will truly be missed. I would like his family to know that God just received another angel and that he will always be here in not only his family heart but his students heart also. The family will be in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Richey for the past 6 years. He was always very kind and was truly a good person. He always made decisions based on what he felt was in the best interest of the children in the county.
He will be missed.
Condolences to the Richey family
Dear Kim and family we are very sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. May you find comfort in the arms of God, knowing that one day you will see Brent again.
I am so deeply sorry to learn of Brent’s passing. I send prayers for the family and my heartfelt condolences.
So sorry for y’all lost keeping family and friends in prayer was a wonderful man