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Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville

3705 Highway 78 West

Snellville, Georgia

Richard Rountree Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Richard L. Rountree, age 58 of Snellville, GA died January 4, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandra Rountree; son, Elliott and wife Shenley Rountree of Marietta; brothers, K.W. "Butch" Rountree of Atlanta, Vince and Diane Rountree of Lithia Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rountree was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.. He was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church, retired January 2002 from Delta Airlines as a Pricing Analyst and was treasurer for the Brookwood Academic Team Boosters. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 6 at 2pm at Wages Snellville Chapel with Rev. Owen Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 9pm and Friday from 12 noon until service time, at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097, in memory of Richard L. Rountree. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200 www.wagesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rountree

45 Entries

Jim Rawlins

February 16, 2006

Sandra, I am just finding out about your loss. I knew you thru SWD and met Rick at a few functions..I went by the way of Eastern AL and saw Rick on flights in from Indianapolis.

My prayers go out to you and your family.

Jim Rawlins

Linda & Gary Parker

January 29, 2006

Dear Sandra & Elliott:

We learned of Rick's passing from another soccer enthusiast, Bill McClain. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. May God's love surround you and uphold you.

Gary Gabriel

January 19, 2006

Thoughts of sympathy are with all the family. Ricky will live on in beautiful memories that time cannot destroy. We all share in the loss of someone very special. Ricky and I played football at RHS ,he was a great guy.

Jean Bailey Gabriel

January 19, 2006

I am so sorry about your lost. I knew Ricky and his whole family since we were 8 years old. We lived across the street from each other. We attended elementary and high school together. Ricky was always a good friend and a very good person. He is someone you could trust. He loved his family and was so proud. He was at one of our High School Reunions at Grant Park and was showing us pictures of all his family, telling us all about UGA and all the achieve his son had made in his life. I don't think there was anyone there as proud of their family as Ricky. I know he will be missed dearly, all of you have many Great Memories to cherish that will help you make it through the tough times.

My deepest Sympathy and Prayers to all of you.

Gabriella Coroneos

January 16, 2006

Rick was a charming, kind, warm hearted person whom I had the pleasure of knowing when I worked in Delta Revenue Management. He was a true professional who motivated people and brought out the best in them. We shall all miss him.

Harlan Bennett

January 11, 2006

I worked with Rick for several years in Pricing/Revenue Management at Delta Air Lines. Rick was such a pleasure to work with and was viewed as a leader and an inspiration by all of us who worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's family. Please know that Rick touched many lives and that his strength, good nature, and courage will continue to inspire us.

Myra (Holt) Eison

January 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Ricky's family. I have such fond memories of Ricky & Tommy.I was in elementary & high school with them both. May God grant you His peace.

Grover & Nora Holliday

January 9, 2006

Our prayers are with yall at this time. Grover and I graduated high school with Rick. He was a true friend. He will be missed by many.

Linda Cotton

January 8, 2006

I worked with Rick for many years and will really miss him. He knew what was truly important and it was reflected in his devotion to faith, family and friends. He touched so many coworkers with his integrity, humor and love of family. I am grateful to have known Rick. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Lisa Stuckey

January 6, 2006

Mrs. Rountree - You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa (Foster) Stuckey & Family

SWD Class of 1979

Betty Garrett Pickren

January 6, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ricky was one of my favorite homeroom students at Roosevelt during 1963-64.

May God Bless You

Bryan Keaveny

January 6, 2006

Sandra & Elliott, As you well know, your husband and father was truly a great man. He mentored many of us at Delta & helped us to become better people. Although you've only met a few of us, all of us who knew Rick know a lot about the Rountree's. You were always in his thoughts as he taught us about life & used examples from his family life to help us learn. He will be missed greatly but we know all of his life's contributions live on.

Sharon Capper

January 6, 2006

I had worked with Rick at Delta's Pricing/Revenue Management dept. for many years. He was always a joy to be around with a big smile. He worshiped his family & enjoyed his life. We will miss him.

Carol Cook

January 6, 2006

Sandra, Elliot, Shellney the greatest joys of Rick's life my deepest sympathies to you.

When I think of Rick I think of joy , warmth and humor. The joy he spread with his warmth, love, jokes and compassion. The joy of his light when he entered a room, your life and your heart.

When he first shook your hand you knew you were in for wonderful experiences. May all the tears on our hearts at this time be replaced with all the wonderful memories of knowing this phenomenal man and Rick's joy, humor, compassion and love.

Nancy Johnson Taylor

January 6, 2006

My memories of growing up on Georgia Avenue always include those with Tommy and Ricky. Ricky was a true friend and always encouraging. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family during this time.

Cindy Cipolla Young

January 6, 2006

Rick was a sweetheart! We worked together at Delta for many years and could chat online when he left. I will miss him very much. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Katie Ingram Buckner

January 5, 2006

Mrs. Roundtree,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Katie Ingram Buckner

(student of yours at SWD-class of 1979)

Jimmy Breedlove

January 5, 2006

Rick and I worked closely together for many years. I was fortunate to

know him as a dedicated family person,a respected professional in

the workplace and a true friend.

Rick will be missed by many but we

will never forget you.

Shirley (Sams) Peacock

January 5, 2006

I am so sorry to hear Rick lost his battle with cancer. He was a great friend in high school. We had a lot of fun times at Roosevelt with all our friends. My heart goes out to his family. I pray God will be with you during this time.

Helen Shimp

January 5, 2006

Rick had a unique sense of humor that I always enjoyed. My deepest sympathy to Sandra and Elliott and the rest of Rick's family

Carol Gillespie

January 5, 2006

Rick was perceptive, encouraging, knowledgeable, and forward-looking. I and others enjoyed his company at lunch at the Pricing table or on the second floor on occasion. He was proud to be a "family man". He was always looking forward to Elliott's upcoming graduation, wedding and other family milestones. Many of us miss him.

Terri and Debbie

January 5, 2006

Thinking of you at this time. Rick was a wonderful person that we enjoyed getting to know at family events. Some of our fondest memories are those of Loggins family get togethers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terri and Debbie

Bruce Gilmore

January 5, 2006

Rick besides being a fellow veteran was a true gentleman with a great sense of humor. My condolence's to Rick's family.

Victoria (Vickie) Pace

January 5, 2006

I am another of the Revenue Management at Delta crew. Rick was such a joy to work with and know. They say the good die young and Rick was a good guy. May you take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord in paradise.

Karen Kaikkonen

January 5, 2006

Rick was a colleague of mine. He always had a sparkle in his eyes and a big smile. Rick was so excited when he retired. He finally had a chance to eliminate many things on his honey-do list. He was a wonderful friend to all. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Nancy Freeman

January 5, 2006

Sandra, Elliott and Shenley, and family,

Along with you, so very many of us had prayed and hoped for Rick's recovery. My heart is quite heavy and sad to hear of his passing.

I had the fortunate experience to know Rick and even be "cubette neighbors" at Delta. We used to exchange our "braggings" on our respective family members - he was so full of love and respect for each of you. He was chosen to be a Delta "poster boy" because of his innate goodness and ability to bring joy just by looking at him.

Rick, your physical presence will be greatly missed, you Bulldog; but your memory will be forever. Thanks for the pleasure.

Nancy M. Freeman

Jan Pitts

January 5, 2006

I sat accross from Rick when I came to work in Pricing. He taught me a lot and was a wonderful person. I remember looking over his shoulder a lot and learning. He was the pricing coordinator's bestest friend. I inherited his office chair when he retired and I hope I do it justice. He will be greatly missed.

Hershel Sutton

January 5, 2006

I worked with Rick for many years at Delta, going back to the 1980's. We both decided to take the retirement package in late 2001. He was so happy and looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his family. He was a true pleasure to know and work with. His humor and attitude about everything in life and in the work place was always an example to live by. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends. May God Bless.

david cunard

January 5, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rick's family, loved ones and friends. Rick was a very kind person. I will remember him fondly, from Roosevelt and from Delta. Rest in peace, brother.

Mark Sohl

January 5, 2006

Rick was a true friend and a great guy. We will all miss him very much!

Marianne Callahan

January 5, 2006

Rick was my mentor and my friend.

I could always count on Rick to lift my spirits, give me financial advise, give me retirement advise, and just give me advise. When Rick retired he willed me his DL possessions and his knowledge.

His life was Sandra & Elliott. He was a positive roll model to all of us who had the privilege to work with him.

Marlene Lindsey (Kirkland)

January 5, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. I dated brother Tommy back in '66. These brothers were truly great guys. My sister Brenda Kirkland graduated w/Richard and my sister Nancy w/Tommy.

Marlene (Kirland) Lindsey

Sue Foye-Perez

January 5, 2006

Rick was a great guy and co-worker. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years in Pricing & Revenue Management at Delta. He was a team player, always had a smile on his face and a great outlook on life. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.

Susan Kaiser (Thackston)

January 5, 2006

Rick spoke often of his family and his love for them. Of course he always had a story to tell and he always wore a smile.

BUTCH SMITH

January 5, 2006

I AM SORRY TO HEAR THIS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME

Joe Beckford

January 5, 2006

Sandra and family,

I had the privilege of working with Rick at Delta for many years. He was an honest, caring man with a terrific sense of humor. The world and Delta are certainly better for having him here while we did. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

Mildred ( Millie) Cowan

January 5, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Rountree family. I really appreciated the opportunity to know and work with Rick. Take comfort from God's word. Psalm 55:22.

Olga and Dick Bell

January 5, 2006

Rick was Rick. What a joy to have known him!

Sheila Allgood

January 5, 2006

Sandra and family: I graduated with Rick and David at RHS. Their dad and mine were in India WWII. Sorry to hear of his passing. We had a lot of fun at good ole RHS! God's comfort for your family.

Jerry @ Mary Helen Maxwell

January 5, 2006

Our sincerest and deepest sympathy. Rick will be missed very much. We love you. Jerry & Mary Helen

Andrew Guenthner

January 5, 2006

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Rick at Delta for many years and he was a great person, a great co-worker and I considered him a very good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Regards, Andrew

annette kerwin

January 5, 2006

I knew Rick from Pricing at Delta Air Lines. He was a great mentor when I first came to that department in 1989. I will miss him and his great humor. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Annette

Fred Gairy

January 5, 2006

My condolences to the family of Rick. It is with a sad heart that we come to this moment. But he lives not only on the Delta poster and Delta magazine from his days here but also in our hearts and memories. Truly a gentleman indeed and a fellow veteran.

Chris Merchiore

January 5, 2006

I worked with Rick at Delta Air Lines for several years and came to know him as a friend. Whenever I saw him, he was smiling and eager to share a story. I will miss him, but I know that he is in a better place keeping an eye on all of us.

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