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Richard "Gator" Cela

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Pooler - Mr. Richard 'Gator' Cela, 48, died on Friday, November 25, 2005 at his home. The Chatham County native grew up attending Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was a plumber for over 30 years and enjoyed watching Nascar racing. He was preceded in death by his father, John Cela. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Cela of Pooler; sons, Nickolas and Benjamin Cela, both of Pooler; mother, Elouise Bashlor Cela of Garden City; sister, Penny Cela Branch of Effingham County; maternal grandmother, Minnie Bashlor of Garden City; nephews, Clark Branch of Effingham County and Joseph Miller of Savannah; niece, Katie Miller of Savannah and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside funeral will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Cela residence. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News, November 28, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28, 2005.

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Linda Cela

December 3, 2005

Kathy,



I'm so sorry to learn of this by browsing the Savannah News. It's never easy to lose a loved one, but my heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.



Sincerely,

Linda Cela, Fort Hood,TX(lkcela@hotmail)

stacey fraelle

December 2, 2005

Dear Kathy, Nick and Ben-

We are so sorry for your loss. Ricky will be greatly missed! Please call us if we can do anything!

Love,

STACE, ANDY & RUBIANNE FRAELLE

Tina, Jessica, & Brandon Smith

December 1, 2005

Dear Kathy, Ben, and Nick,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Ann & Tim Rearick

November 30, 2005

Kathy,

We were so sorry to hear about Ricky's passing. Our hearts go out to you and the boys. We will keep you in our prayers. If you need anything, if just to talk, you know where to find us in the neighborhood.

wendy summers

November 30, 2005

Mrs. cela

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you, your children and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wendy Greg and Joshua Summers

Meredith Terrell

November 30, 2005

Dear Mrs. Cela, Ben & Nick:

Our thoughts are with you & your family during this sad and difficult time. Please know that you are in our hearts.

Love,

Mrs. Johansen, Mrs. Terrell & Class

Tanya Morgan Green

November 29, 2005

Kathy,

Our hearts go out to you and your entire family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. I personally cannot imagine how you must be feeling. Please know that all my thoughts and prayers are for YOU and the family! I have nothing but the fondest memories of Ricky.

Love Always,

Tanya, Mark and Isabella

Clint and Lauren Droste

November 29, 2005

Kathy, Our deepest regrets go out to you and your family. May God bring you peace in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany Morris

November 29, 2005

Nick, Ben, and Mrs. Kathy,

I am really sorry this happened and i am keeping yall in my prayers and please let me know if there is anything i can do.

Chris Tuten

November 29, 2005

Dear Kathy,

Ricky was a life long friend. We shared alot of great times together.

Iam so sorry for your loss.

Luvare Tuten

November 29, 2005

Dear Kathy,

You are always in my thoughts.

All my love your second Mom.

Donny Tuten

November 29, 2005

Kathy, Nick, and Ben,

Ricky and I spent 23 years of our life together. They were some good years with alot of laughs. He will always be in my thoughts.

Tammy Tuten

November 29, 2005

Dear Kathy,

My heart goes out to you and the boys.Ricky was truly a good person with a kind heart.He will be deeply missed.

Sallie Cunningham

November 29, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to your family. May you find comfort in the love of your family & friends. Peace to you and the boys.

Sallie Cunningham & Austin and Madison Tyran

Lisa Roberson

November 29, 2005

Kathy, Nick, and Ben,

I am very sorry for all of our lost. Ricky was one of my closest friends. We have had alot of laughs together. I loved him dearly.

Love You All, Lisa Crum Roberson

Debi Tuten/Williamson

November 28, 2005

I am so sorry Kathy. Let me know if you need me.

LaVerne Worrell

November 28, 2005

Dear Cela Family:

I am sorry to read this sad news. I will keep the entire family in my prayers.



LaVerne

Darryl & Teresa Brewton

November 28, 2005

Kathy

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and the boys in our prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do

Jack and Christy Miller

November 28, 2005

Kathy,

We were so sad to hear about Rick. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Jack and Christy

Jackie and Johnathan Akins

November 28, 2005

Dearest Kathy, Nick And Ben. I can not even find words to express how sorry we are for your loss as well as our own.Please know we are here for you at anytime you need us.We Love ya'll very dearly.

Nora & Jimmy White

November 28, 2005

Kathy,

We are so sorry to hear about Ricky's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless you all.

David & Delia Diekemper

November 28, 2005

Kathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.

robert cela

November 27, 2005

words cannot express how sorry we all feel hearing about Ricky. We will be thinking of all of you all in our prayers.

Evelyn Griffin

November 27, 2005

Wishing you comfort and peace in this difficult time, my heart goes out to you.

Joseph Cela

November 27, 2005

Dear Kathy, I am deeply grieved to hear that Ricky has gone. Our love is with you and your/our family. I tried to call you but your number is not excepting incoming calls. Please call if you get a chance. (303) 904-1937

Love Joe, Wanda & Sydney Cela

Arnease Moore

November 27, 2005

Please accept the sympathy of my sons, Randy, Paul & Daniel Moore, who were friends of Ricky's in Woodlawn Terrace during their youth.

Nell Watson

November 27, 2005

Kathy,

Sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers will be with you.

Nell Watson

kathy vadi

November 27, 2005

To the Cela family:



Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Ricky will be very much missed. IF you need anything just let me know.

Stevie & Tracy Brannen

November 26, 2005

Kathy,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

john cela

November 26, 2005

John and Devin Cela

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