Murray Neal Ricks

Murray Neal Ricks was born February 5, 1954 and passed away October 3, 2024 due to complications of Alzheimer's. He was the son of Gerald G. Ricks and Jean Jagoe Ricks both deceased. Murray was part owner of Jagoe Public Company until 2008 when the 90 year old family company was sold. He was instrumental in helping get the Community Theater into the new location on Hickory St. He also assisted the Arts and Jazz Fest for 20 years as the chairman of the beer and wine booths. I guess you could say he was a Boothlegger, sorry, Murray would have liked that pun. He was the first person to be elected twice as President of the Texas Asphalt Association and he was voted into their Hall of Fame in 2024. Murray always had a smile, handshake and a hug for all that knew him and we cant forget his millions of jokes.

He leaves behind his wife Diane of 40 years, daughters Emma and Jean Marie Ricks, brother Marshall and his wife Donna Ricks, many family members and friends in Denton.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at DeBerry Funeral Directors.

After 5:00PM on October 7, 2024, come join Diane and his daughters at Oak Street Draft House to raise a toast to our favorite joke teller and leprechaun. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Elks National Foundation. 

A special shout out to Solaris Hospice for their special care of my husband!