Wilbur Baynham Rickett

Wilbur was one of a kind. I worked for
him 9 years and admired him as a boss,
where he was honest and trusting,as a
father when he always had time for his
children, as a husband showing Virginia
his love for her and their life.
He did not know a stranger, always had
time to listen and advise if he was
asked.
I always regreted not returning to
work for him after I left to have my
second child but visited him often and
was always...

He lived an epic life. We were privledged to have spent time with him. I'll never forget him stiching my Dad's wrist closed with a suture from the cabin first aid box at Long Canyon. Godspeed, Wilbur.

Wilbur was a very astute business man. We had some lively discussions regarding taxes and government.
I will miss my visits with him at his office.

I would like to express my condolences to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Both Wilbur and Virgina will be missed.

The last of three great men. Their memory will live forever in all the projects they built around this city and state.

Even though I didnt know Mr. Rickett very long he was always very kind to me. He will be missed as much as Mrs. Rickett

When we would go visit our dad at the Tumblin Co office we couldn't escape without being made to say hello to Mr. Rickett. It wasn't that I was afraid of Wilbur, quite the contrary, it was the massive chair and desk that intimidated me. Wilbur was always happy to see us, he'd ask us to sit and answer his questions about things going on in our young lives. I remember that he always seemed interested in what we had to say. He was a good role model for a lot of young men in this town and he...