Photo courtesy of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory - Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Aug 8, 1948 – Feb 5, 2023
Graveside services for Joe Ben Rickets II, are scheduled for Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Joe Ben Rickets II was born August 8, 1948 to Ruby (Ayres) and Don Alexander Rickets in Ardmore, OK. He passed from this life on February 5, 2023 at the age of 74.
Joe was a graduate of Ardmore High School in the class of 1966. Upon graduation he attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, and Evansville University in Evansville, IN. He married Peggy Ruth Ort, from this marriage there was one son, Joe Ben Rickets III.
Joe married Teresa Willard on August 17, 1996 at the Marietta Rod and Gun Club in Love County.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Don and Ruby Rickets.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Teresa Rickets of the home, and her daughter Leah Lacy of the home, 4 grandchildren, raised by Joe, Devan, Cydnie, Hailee, and Jason, 12 great grandchildren, son, Joe Ben III and his wife Bonnie and family of Oklahoma City; and surrogate son and big brother to Ben, Billy Harmon, sisters Nancy Snow and husband George of Wilson, Carole Martin and husband Larry of Marietta, and families and a sister-in-law Denisa Ramsey and husband Kip and family, of Ardmore.
Services are entrusted to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory, where words of comfort for the family may be sent online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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There’s not a day that goes by that you’re on my mind and I just wish I could tell you thank you, I appreciate you and I love you
Leah Lacy
March 05, 2023 | Daughter
You’ve been gone a month now and I miss you so much Dad. I can barely stand it. It hurts so bad. I love you and miss you dearly
Leah Lacy
March 05, 2023 | Wilson, OK | Daughter
We was the best great grandpa and will be missed. We love you po ❤❤- Lizzie and mateo
Elizabeth Lara
February 11, 2023 | Healdton | Family
Joe was a wonderful, honest, intelligent, and caring man who was always up for great conversation. Always willing to explain something mechanical or technical to those of us who were not as gifted, he did so with patience. Blessed to have known him and call him a friend.
Ray Isom
February 10, 2023 | Leonard, TX | Friend
I can’t believe you’re gone. I miss you so much. I love you Dad
Leah Lacy
February 10, 2023 | Wilson, OK | Daughter
I miss you so much I can’t breathe at times. The world is definitely a darker place without you here in it. I love you to infinity and back Po!
Cydnie Lantrip
February 10, 2023 | Grandchild
I miss you Dad
Leah Lacy
February 09, 2023 | Wilson, OK | Daughter
Joe's generosity and mentorship was boundless. We are diminished by his passing.
Mike McCurdy
February 09, 2023
I done some macanic work for Mr Rickets he was such a kind and caring / man of respect he will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Steve Martin
February 09, 2023 | Wilson, OK | Friend