The Rick Agee Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by The Rick Agee Foundation in 2022. This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a B.S. in Plant and Soil Science with a concentration in Horticulture and turfgrass science or a M.S. in Horticulture.

Rick was born on March 7, 1959 in Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. After starting the first grade in Downey, California, he and his family moved to Richardson, Texas, where he attended Richardson schools through Terrace Elementary, Richardson Junior High and Berkner High School. Rick participated in all athletic programs through Junior High School and played baseball and basketball at Berkner High where he was on the All-District team in Basketball. Rick earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education at Texas Tech. After teaching for a few years, Rick moved back to Richardson where he went to work for YC Nursery in Dallas. Rick Agee, The Ultimate Friend, accumulated friends throughout his lifetime. His friends shared in his interests such as outdoor activities and athletics. Always there to lend a helping hand, Rick was loved by all; and every friend that he ever had has remained with him throughout his entire life. Rick passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, February 19, 2015.

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Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Director of Development
806.742.2802

Shelbey Havens
shelbey.havens@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.834.1108