Richard Joseph McCarriston II

Richard Joseph McCarriston II obituary, Columbus, OH

Richard Joseph McCarriston II

Richard McCarriston II Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 27, 2025.
Richard Joseph McCarriston II (Ricky) (Maco) went to be with our Lord and Savior July 25, 2025. Born May 4, 1954 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and raised in Flint, Michigan, graduated from Beecher High School and retired from GM after 30 years. Rick was a faithful servant of God, loving family man and avid golfer. He was an active member of Grace Fellowship Church of Westerville and Children's Leader with Bible Study Fellowship International for over 20 years. Predeceased by his mother Bonnie Hicks. Survived by wife of 24 years Sakura (Saki) McCarriston, son Noel, daughter Nicole (Walter) Ellison, stepchildren Kaz (Weez) Oliver, Alana & Rolo Matias, grandchildren Malik & Mehki Ellison, Destiny, Kennedy & Peyton Oliver, sister Laura (Wence) Coughlin and many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced.

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Thomas Suffel

5 hours ago

God Bless and place his arms around the family. May he rest in peace.

DeWayne Younger

Earlier today

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat Brane

Earlier today

This will ring true for everyone in our Thursday night golf league at Bent Tree, but I felt like I wanted to leave a brief note....Rick, although our time together was limited to just the past five years in the golf league, you became the one person I always looked forward to seeing each week. The game of golf truly has a special way of building connections, and I am grateful for the friendship we've shared. I'll deeply miss our Thursday banter on the range and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, my friend.

Jack Cook

Earlier today

Rick was focused in service the Lord, Saki, and children. His faith was solid and could be seen in the life he lived. He was a wonderful Bible Study Fellowship children's leader for many years. He's home and well now. Praise the Lord.

Evan Beachler

Earlier today

Such a kind and strong leader in our church! I attended Grace Fellowship throughout my young adult life, and Rick was a constant spiritual steward of the faith.

I can´t wait to learn golf from you in Heaven, good sir!

Reggie Tate

Earlier today

I will greatly miss my brother Rick! He went through so much, but I knew him to always be willing to do for others if he was able.

HOWARD moore

Earlier today

you will be missed

Jim Merchant

Earlier today

I loved working with you and watching you interact with the kids all those Monday nights. We shared many a laugh, I will miss you greatly. I look forward to seeing you again in the presence of our Lord. Take care buddy, I love you.

Margaret Beard

Earlier today

Deepest sympathy and prayers coworker Margaret Beard you will be missed

Marilyn Gelatt

Yesterday

We are praying for you!

Brian Davidson

Yesterday

Rick was a fantastic brother in Christ and the best children´s leader! I was so blessed to have him as my teaching partner through the Gospel of John. He was so encouraging and so engaging with the kids. Always patient with them. Rick´s love for Jesus and passion to share the Gospel in every lesson he taught was a great example for me, and a blessing to the children in our class. Praying for the love and nearness of Christ for his family.

Brian Davidson

David Harding

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Rick´s passing.

Logan Gamble

Yesterday

Rick will always stand out to me as one of the most genuine, sincere and caring people. He was always the first person to greet me on Sundays when I would make it to service and genuinely ask and listen to how life was going for me. I told him of my pressure washing business goals and he immediately said that he wanted my info when I made it so he could give it to people he knew. He will sincerely be missed and my deepest sympathies go out to the family and close friends of Rick. You´re at peace now brother.

RC Wheeless

Yesterday

Dear Saki and Family,
Rick was a blessing to us all at the Westerville Men´s Bible Study Fellowship. He was a true brother in Christ, and it was a joy to be in his presence. May God comfort and strengthen you all with His love, peace, and the true joy in knowing that Rick is with His Heavenly Father.
"RC" and Leslyn Wheeless

Katina Humphries Caldwell

Yesterday

Our Beecher Buc Family loves and will miss you dearly. My deepest condolences to the family and I´m so sorry for your loss.
Katina Humphries Caldwell and family

Eddie James Lowe II

Yesterday

Rick was family... I've known him since I was young and hanging with Noel. He gave me the opportunity to live with him in Ohio to change my life and become a True adult. I will forever be greatful for that, for the rest of my life. Nicole was able to deliver my message to him... That I loved him at one of her visits to him recently. I will forever miss his humor, laughter and his conversations. Rest well Rick, you will truly be missed.

Sincerely,

Eddie James Lowe II

Dawn Frost

Yesterday

Our Beecher Buccaneer friend, you will be missed! My prayers for the family!

DeWayne & Dionne Jennings and family

Yesterday

We send our sincere condolences to Saki and family. You all are uplifted in prayer. I pray that God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time. God Bless you. DeWayne & Dionne Jennings and family

Beth and Carmen Olivieri

Yesterday

A most generous, selfless, giving, God loving man that was a joy to be around.
His heavenly crown shines brightly. What a gift to all who knew him.
Deepest Condolences and Much Love to Saki and the entire family. God Bless you all.

Nancy (Barcalow) Lhamon

Yesterday

Saki, I remember you talking about Rick's dedication to the church, and his love of family, especially his granddaughters! May he rest in peace. We are sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Love, Nancy & Kent (Barcalow) Lhamon.

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