Richard Gilbert Hennecy

1940 - 2024

Richard G. Hennecy

Richard Gilbert Hennecy, 84, of Mullins SC passed away on September 26, 2024.  Born in Mullins, SC, he was the son of the late Frank Marion Hennecy, Sr. and the late Josephine Mayers Hennecy, was also predeceased by his loving wife Myrel “Bootsie” Tucker Hennecy.

Before marriage, Richard served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Princeton, where one of his duties was the task of trumpeting for the Admiral to board the ship.  After an honorable discharge in 1964, Richard spent most of his career working for McMillian Motor Company, followed by many years at Bobby Gerald Ford, where he made numerous professional relationships throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas.

Richard was married to his true love and companion, “Bootsie”, on November 26, 1964.  He was the proud father of two children, Rick Hennecy (Jennifer) of Spartanburg and Wendi Hennecy Lane (Bryan) of Charleston.  Also surviving is his sister Bertha Thomas of Mullins.  Richard loved his six grandchildren, Cole, Caroline and Carter Hennecy of Spartanburg and Rowan, Anne Marie and Charlotte Lane of Charleston, who affectionately called him Dadoo.  Richard is also predeceased by his granddaughter, Mary Tucker Hennecy, and his brother, Frank M. Hennecy, Jr. of Columbia.

Richard’s favorite past time was playing his trumpet in the beach music band, The Golden Sands, where he played music all over South and North Carolina.  He was also a long-time member of the Mullins First Baptist Church.  

Grave side services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 3, at Cedardale Cemetery, with Reverand Robbie Baxley officiating.  Services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins.  

The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mullins First Baptist Church at PO Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or at onrealm.org.