Mr. Richard M. Heroit

November 23, 1932 - December 22, 2021

Richard M. Heriot, 89, of Bermuda Village passed away at his home unexpectedly on December 22, 2021. Survived by his wife of 65 years Elizabeth Heriot, Dick is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Kate Heriot, and their two children Madison and Warren Heriot all of Clemmons NC, and his daughter Megan Heriot of Carroll Plantation, ME, and her seven children and seven grandchildren. Dick lead a full and eventful life. He retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Service Corp, 1978, after 23 years of service. During his Army career, he graduated from Clemson University and obtained his Master's Degree from Baylor University. After the Army, he went to work for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and eventually retired as COO from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 1996. He loved showing Dalmatians competitively with his family. After retirement, he traveled the world with Betsi by his side. Dick was loved and admired by all who met him and was, above all else, a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Rembert Methodist Church Cemetery, (Near) 1371 Rembert Church Road, Dalzell, SC 29153. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Humane Society Branch. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Directors are caring for the family.