Aiken – Mr. Thomas Gray Rish, 84, entered into rest Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
Mr. Rish is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Shirley Jean Parsons Rish, daughters; Salli Elisa Rish of Aiken and Julia Caroline (Mac) McElwee of Swannanoa, NC, grandchildren; Thomas Michael McElwee and Melissa Sue-Ann McElwee, sisters; Bessie (Dan) Herring of Brunswick, GA and Bettie (Don) Head of Rome, GA, and brother Elmer (Ernestine) Rish of Perry, SC.
Mr. Rish was born in Aiken County, the son of the late Arnold and Thelma Salley Rish. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of South Aiken Presbyterian Church, and retired from Norfolk – Southern Railroad after 40 years of service. Mr. Rish loved animals and was an avid Gamecock fan. He was loved by his family and all who knew him.
Visitation will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with a Memorial Service foilowing at 3:00 pm with Pastor Christopher Crotwell officiating.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers please send memorials to South Aiken Presbyterian Church at 1711 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803.
