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Mr. Richard Bruce Mikell

  • December 31, 1946 - July 15, 2009
  • West Columbia, South Carolina
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“Richard Mikell was a founding father of Paddlesports in South Carolina. He led us as President of the Paddlesports Association for countless years....Read More » ”
1 of 21 | Posted by: Kathie Livingston - Awendaw, SC

“Bought my first kayak from Richard and enjoyed paddling with him. He was a champion of South Carolina rivers and conservation and will be sorely...Read More » ”
2 of 21 | Posted by: Susan Young - Deltona, FL

“Richard and I go back a long way. All the way to the 70s when we were both employed by Farm Credit. We spent many an hour discussing the environment,...Read More » ”
3 of 21 | Posted by: Gloria Douglass - Columbia, SC

“I have many memories of when I was a scout with Jane in Mrs. Mikell's troop. We did many activities at their home on the river and Richard and David...Read More » ”
4 of 21 | Posted by: Debbie Manos - W. Cola, SC

“I have many memories of when I was a scout with Jane in Mrs. Mikell's troop. We did many activities at their home on the river and Richard and David...Read More » ”
5 of 21 | Posted by: Debbie Manos - W. Cola, SC

“I did not know Mr. Mikell very well, but every time I saw him he always had a smile on his face. I will always remember he lead us on our very first...Read More » ”
6 of 21 | Posted by: Cindy Gosnell - Prosperity, SC

“Hi Ms. Mikell, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Richard. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. Dear Lord, please...Read More » ”
7 of 21 | Posted by: John Morgan - Lexington, SC

“To Richard's and our many friends. Your memories and kind words warms our hearts during this most difficult time. ”
8 of 21 | Posted by: David & Pattie Mikell

“I am sorry for your loss. Richard always greeted me with a big smile and big hello. Will certianly miss "Cousin Richard". ”
9 of 21 | Posted by: Chalmers Mikell - SC

“Richard will be greatly missed by all of us in the paddling community. ”
10 of 21 | Posted by: David & Dianne Mullis - lexington, SC

“Sorry for your lost. Richard was a great person. ”
11 of 21 | Posted by: Kendal Shelley - Blythewood, SC

“David & Pattie... Sure was sorry to hear about Richard. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy & Ray Risinger ”
12 of 21 | Posted by: kathy & Ray Risinger - lexington, SC

“Richard will be greatly missed. His gentle, kind, sweet presence added much to the yearly WOR & Edisto events. ”
13 of 21 | Posted by: Francine Morrow - charleston, SC

“Mr. Mikell,(family) You were a landlord,friend and financial consultant. But most of all a careing person and someone I was proud to call my friend...Read More » ”
14 of 21 | Posted by: Rebecca Ann Michael - El Paso, TX

“Richard gave us and our daughters a very memorable trip down the Edisto River 17 years ago. Every time we were with Richard he gave us wonderful...Read More » ”
15 of 21 | Posted by: Ralph and Dianne McClendon - SC

“The South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association extends our deepest sympathy to the Mikell family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. ”
16 of 21 | Posted by: Hoyt Dottry

“Richard was a gentle soul, always an encouragement to us and loved the Edisto as much as we. We are better people for having known him. Larry and...Read More » ”
17 of 21 | Posted by: Larry and Rosie Price - Barnwell, SC

“Richard truly had a servant's heart. He touched so many lives. I'll miss his encouraging words and "can do" attitude. No project was impossible. I...Read More » ”
18 of 21 | Posted by: Mary Ann Keisler - Aiken, SC

“Richard was a kind and gentle man with a big heart and a great smile. He will be missed by many. ”
19 of 21 | Posted by: Mary Shriner - Santee, SC

“Richard was a kind and generous man who always looked at life with a positive attitude. I was fortunate to call him a friend. He was generous with...Read More » ”
20 of 21 | Posted by: Carole Mullis - Ridgeway, SC

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends deepest sympathy to the Mikell family. ”
21 of 21 | Posted by: Joey Tanner - Columbia, SC


COLUMBIA - Richard Bruce Mikell was born on December 31, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of Walter Taylor Mikell, Jr. and Ann Pearcy Mikell.
Mr. Mikell died on July 15, 2009, after a brief illness.
A celebration of his life, officiated by Father Georg Retzlaff, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July18, 2009, at Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia. Dunbar Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Mikell graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School in Cayce, and the University of South Carolina. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
He was awarded the Eagle Scout badge by the Boy Scouts of America as a member of Boy Scout Troop 14 of Trinity Cathedral, Columbia. He enjoyed a career with the State of South Carolina, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Farm Credit Administration, and Richland County School District One. He was the owner of Adventure Carolina, Inc., in Cayce.
Mr. Mikell has been a volunteer with Camp Kemo and Camp Burnt Gin for more than thirty years. He was honored as Member of the Year by the Professional Paddle Sports Association. He has served as Executive Director of Friends of the Edisto and on the staff of Women in Outdoor Recreation. He has served as President of South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association and Vice-President of South Carolina Paddle Sports Industry Association. He has been a long-time member of the Audubon Society and the Sierra Club.
Survivors are his mother of West Columbia; his sister, Mrs. Jane M. Scott and husband, John B. Scott of Columbia; his brother, David G. Mikell and wife Pattie Griffin Mikell of West Columbia; his nephew, John Mikell Scott of Columbia; and nieces, Asheley C. Scott of Columbia, Janine W. Mikell of Lexington, and Melanie A. Mikell of Lexington
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Kemo, 7 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 7215, Columbia, South Carolina 29203