Shedrick Keith

"Slick Rick" Relthford

Mr. Shedrick Keith Rethford was born on July 6, 1958, to the late G. W. Relthford, Sr., and Willa Sims Relthford in Griffin, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, great friend, loving father, and proud grandfather.

He joined Towaliga Baptist Church in Jackson, Georgia at an early age. He was a graduate of Griffin High School, graduating in the Class of 1976. After high school on April 27, 1977, he enlisted in The United States Navy for 18 years, which took him all over the world. Hawaii was one of his favorite places. After his honorable discharge on April 24, 1981, he was employed by International Papers, Inc., as a Maintenance Mechanic, where he worked and retired after 36 years.

Rick as he was affectionately called by his family and friends was married to his high school sweetheart, Louise Berry Relthford for 41 years. Their union together was blessed with one child, and he was a loving and very proud father to Nicole (Joshua) Moreland, of Griffin, GA; and two grandsons, Gavin and Jaxon Moreland. To know him, you know how proud of a "Pop" he was to those two, and the love and bond they shared was special.

Rick loved fast cars, and motorcycles. He was a proud owner of a head turning blue Mustang Shelby GT500. You could often find him working to make "Snake Bite" louder and faster, and he would always tell you how he looked forward to his boys driving one day. He was a faithful member of Stack'em Tite Ryderz, Wrist Breakers, and Golden Ten. When he was with his family of riders, you may find him on his Harley for a leisure ride, or if he was ready to leave you in the smoke, you would find him on "Kitty" his street bike.

Shedrick was always known to be dedicated to anything he had set his mind on or people he cared about. He built his life off of integrity, if he said you have my word, he meant just that. He was often known to be the quiet one, but some other things that people loved about him and often saw kindness, gentle spirit, and generous wisdom, and fun filled memories that will be cherished forever.

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Mr. Shedrick Keith Relthford departed this life peacefully in to the arms of Jesus, at home surrounded by his family that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, G. W. Relthford, Sr., his brother, G. W. Relthford, Jr., and his grandparents.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Mrs. Louise Berry Relthford; his mother, Ms. Willa Sims; daughter, Nicole (Joshua) Moreland; sisters-in-law, Michelle Relthford, and Christine Berry (Danny) Horton; brothers-in-law, Prentice (Veronica) Fears, Robert (Betty) Berry, Johnny Berry, and Jerry (Rhonda) Berry; two grandsons, Gavin and Jaxon Moreland. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burdens' Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Kenyatta Bush is the Eulogist.