Ricky Curtis Shell, 66, of Little River, SC passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, he was the son of Curtis Shell and Shirley Shell Butt. He was the faithful and loving husband of Diane Gersdorff Conrad Shell.
A devoted member of North Strand Community Church and a Gideon, Ricky’s faith was unwavering throughout his life. Although a former owner and stylist of his own beauty salons, he was also a jack-of-all trades including management at restaurants, several retail stores, K & W Cafeteria, then Wal-Mart, then Big Lots before becoming ill.
In addition to his parents and his wife of 16 years, Ricky is survived by his son, Ryan Shell; step-daughter, Sarah Conrad Newton; two brothers, Brian Butt, Hank Shell; and one sister, Lynn Shell; one grandchild, Jack Shell; one uncle, Bill Miller of Winston-Salem.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Gideons International, PO Box 1448, Little River, SC 29566.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory in Little River, SC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens 3250 High Pointe Road Winston-Salem, NC on April 11, 2021 2:00 p.m.
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