Richard was the son of the late R.T. and Marguerite Brassell of Greenville, SC. Richard was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy Wyatt Brassell of Burnsville, NC.
Richard was a Class of 1959 graduate of Greenville High School. He served our country as a medic in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Richard enjoyed a career working in the legal department for The Coca-Cola Co. and later was a business owner, owning the Sunset Distributing Co. in Pickens, SC.
Richard is survived by a sister, Virginia Brassell Driggers (Sam Driggers, predeceased), of Conway AR and two nephews, Jason Driggers of TN and Daniel Driggers of NV.
A graveside service for Richard will be held on Sunday July 28, 2019 at 2:00PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville SC 29609.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.woodlawn-fh.com