Presley, Richard R. on Monday Jan. 13, 2025. Beloved father of Karen (Harold) Karabell, Rachel Presley (Mickey Smith), Shannon (Charlie) Martin.
Loving grandfather of Gabriel (Jessica), Al and Eli Karabell, Margaret Henri and Emma Smith, Hazel, Annabella and Riley Ray Martin. Dear great grandfather of Esther Anna Karabell.
Dear brother-in-law of Nancy O’Neill. Dear uncle of Kim Slaby, Matthew Presley and Carson Grusin. Dear friend of Mary Ann Tipton.
Richard was the founder of SF Shannon Real Estate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the Martin Foundation, 20 Burton Hills Blvd, Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37215, and its work to promote financial literacy for working families in Nashville.
Services: Kutis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois, 63118 this Sunday, Jan. 19. 2 PM visitation, 3 PM memorial service. Private interment at J.B. National Cemetery.
My deepest sincere condolences to Rachel, Karen and Shannon. I know how much your dad meant to all of you so I am sure there are no words to bring you the comfort you need at this time. Please find peace and comfort with each other and your family and friends. Your dad truly made his mark on this earth and will not be forgotten…
Thank you dear friend! xoxo
Rachel, sending a big hug and love! Nurse Gail from Camp. ❤️
Dexter,
You have been a dear friend to our family for many many years, and we are grateful to share a celebration of Dad‘s life with you.
I have great memories of Rich and I from Gothic Coffee house days. A game of chess or pool, was an event. Quick wit, intelligent, and very creative. I am blessed to have known him. Love and blessings to his family.
Thank you for your kind words Charlie ~ dad loved the coffee house and all of the folks within 🙂
Charles,
If pool was involved, Rich was happy! Thank you for your kind remarks and we are grateful to celebrate his life with you.
So sorry for your loss sending prayers
Thank you so much Patty ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.
Thank you so much Janet ❤️
So sorry to hear of Rich passing. He was the nicest and generous person I had the privilege of knowing for many years. May God bless during this time and continue to give you great memories your dad left for us to cherish .
Thank you so much Ms. Gwen ~ he was such a character at times!! I’m so glad that you were able to know him. He loved the Cambridge 🙂
Gwendolyn,
Thank you for saying the beauty in our father and for celebrating his amazing life with us.
I’m sorry for the the loss of of Mr Presley Richard. May you find strength to carry on and the sweet memories of him live on forever.To the family know that he has built a strong foundation throughout the city and has provided hope for so many thanks to the family for being so kind and caring in rough times may the angels forever surround his whole family for now and forever more.
Thank you so much Mr. King ~
Rich always had a lively “Well hi there, how’s it going, good to see you!” for Louis and me. A wonderful presence in our lives with a big smile to match! I will miss him dearly.
Dad loved you and Louis & was always glad to be in your company ❤️. Oh what hey are doing together now 🙂
xoxo
Connie,
Thank you so much for being a friend to the Presley clan for so many years. Love you and grateful that we get to celebrate Dad‘s life with you.
Sending my love, love,hugs and prayers to the entire family. Some of my favorite memories was spending nights in the apartments at the SF Shannon properties in the Central West End with my sweet friend Rachel, pretenting we were college roommates in our own dorm😆😉😘
Thank you to all of the Presley family for some amazing childhood memories. 💜🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜
Oh my gosh!! We were so cool at 10 years old in our own apt and walking to get ice cream at Haagen Das :). Apt 116 is now called the Bennett after Carrie Bennett who owned the Cambridge in the 1950’s!! Thank you for your sweet note dear friend! xoxo
My most sincere condolences to you and your family Rachel. I know how much you all loved him and took good care of him.
He has left a great legacy. Peace
Betsy and Craig
Thank you so much Betsy ~ truly! Yes he lived an amazing life and, I will miss him like crazy 🙂
xoxo
I’m Very sorry to hear that your father passed away. We all come from Allah/God and return to him, may he rest in peace.
Yes we do ❤️
Thank you for your kind note ~
Karen, Rachel, Shannon, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the live and memories you shared bring you comfort.
Dear Karen, Rachel and Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Chic was a very nice man and always kind to me. He loved you girls very much and it showed. You all were blessed with your parents ❤️
Thank you so much Karen. We really appreciate it. It’s definitely a shift for me and our family. He had such an amazing life and would be the first to tell you that he was on Overtime!! 🙂
I was saddened to hear about your lost Karen, Rachel, and other family members. May God comfort the family, strengthen their spirits and mend their broken hearts. Richard was a kind person who was willing to talk whenever he saw you. I spoke to him once on the telephone was glad to know he was doing fine. May Richard’s memories and great times you had with him remain in your hearts.
So sorry Rachel-I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad about 34 years ago. He was a really nice person. You had a great Father.
I had the pleasure of working as Rich’s care giver he was full of life enjoying a game pool , Walks and Ted Drew’s I’ve learned a lot from him. You will truly be missed
Karen, Rachel, and Shannon,
My heart is with you at this time and always. You have my deepest condolences.
Dear Rachel, Shannon and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your
Father, I know you loved him dearly.
Rich was truly an authentic being who
left his mark on this world. While you
will miss his presence, know his light
shines bright in the great beyond.
Wishing ❤️ and peace to you and yours
until you meet again.
Renee Cymbala
My dearest friend Rachel, Karen & Shannon, sending love and condolences during this time. I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father, Richard.
My thoughts are with you all & the entire family.
Dear Karen, Rachel & Shannon, My deepest sympathies for your loss. I thought my dad used to call him ‘Skip’, not sure I am recalling correctly though. Anyway, I wish you all the best and trust that your memories of Rich will always be uplifting.
May his memory be a blessing. My condolences to the Presley and Karabell families
I am sorry for you, and your family’s loss.
Michael Blake