Richard Heller

HELLER, Richard Richard P. Heller of Mt. Pleasant SC passed away on November 7, 2008 at Franke Home at Seaside with Carolyn Sharpe Heller, his wife of 68 years, at his side. Mr. Heller is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sharpe Heller of Mt Pleasant, SC; and his three sons, Richard P. Heller, Jr. ( Dick ) of Stokes, NC and Betty Jo; Robert Christian Heller ( Chris ) of Jacksonville, FL and Linda; and Peter R. Heller of Dunwoody, GA and Sarah. He is also survived by his grandchildren Cynthia Jones ( Cindy ), Richard P. Heller, III, Kevin M. Heller, Jennifer Leanne Olinger, William S. Heller, and Sarah Randal Heller and by his great-grandchild Paula Jo Heller. Mr. Heller was born in Charlotte NC in 1916 to the late Edward E. Heller, Sr. and Mary Richards Heller and was predeceased by his brother Edward E. Heller, Jr. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1938 with a degree in chemical engineering. Following graduation, he accepted a job with Dupont for whom he served as a loyal employee for 42 years. In his time with Dupont, Mr. Heller worked in Wilmington, DE; Seaford, DE; Martinsville, VA; Kinston, NC; Old Hickory, TN; and Charleston, SC. Mr. Heller chose Charleston as his last assignment with Dupont so that he and Mrs. Heller could retire in close proximity to some of the best fishing holes in the southeast. Mr. Heller was an enthusiastic and talented man. He was a skilled woodworker as well as an artist, a former boxer, a golfer, an intimidating tennis player, a shrewd poker player and a great fisherman. He was a loyal friend to the many people he met in all the places he lived and worked during his long life. As the proud head of the Heller family, he will be fondly remembered by his wife, his sons, his grandchildren and great-grandchild for his loving nature, consistent leadership and lighthearted playfulness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Visitors will be received in Sam's Hall immediately following the ceremony. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.McAlister-Smith.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lutheran Hospice or St. Andrews Mercy Team. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.