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Ricketts, Jr. Charles William Ricketts, Jr., age 63, of Manassas, Virginia died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Ricketts, Sr. and Kathleen Eloise (Weir) Ricketts and two brothers, Steve Hunter and Eddie Ricketts.
Mr. Ricketts is survived by four children, Penny Hunter and husband, Van Critzer of Manassas, Virginia, Michael Ricketts and wife, Kathy of Catlett, Virginia, Matthew Ricketts and wife, Lina and Rena Ricketts all of Manassas, Virginia; three sisters, Cindy Shaw and husband Norman of Tennessee, Kathy Patterson and husband Ross of Texas and Dale Burke of Virginia; one brother, Doug Ricketts and wife, Tammy; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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kathy Ricketts
July 7, 2011
There's not a day that goes by that we dont think of you. We miss you so much. Until we meet again. Love Mike,Kathy & Cody
May 31, 2011
Grasshoppers Eat Crickets!!!
Jennifer Gallihugh
May 6, 2011
I love you so much Granddaddy! Me Eric and Cheyann will never forget you , you will always be in our hearts! I just wish that Cheyann could have had more time to spend with you like I did growing up! We lOVE you!
Jaime Clark
May 5, 2011
Rena,
I was so saddened to hear of the untimely death of your Father, and I wish to extend my utmost condolences to you and your family.
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Joanna Cocherell
May 5, 2011
Rena,
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your father was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. We are all thinking of you.
kim twomey
May 4, 2011
rena and family im so sorry for your loss theres no words that can take away the pain you are feeling inside god will help you through this bless you all and hugs sunshine
Kristina Beasley
May 4, 2011
Rena,
I'm so sorry for your loss
Kristina Beasley
SherryandRobbie shirley
May 4, 2011
we are sorry for your lost, Your father always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say, We will greatly miss him.
Kathy Ricketts
May 4, 2011
I could not have asked for a better father inlaw. You treated me like one of your kids. I only had the chance to be your daughter inlaw for 15 years i wish it could have been for another 15 years. You will always be in my heart and will never be forgotten. I love you
kathy ricketts
May 4, 2011
There will always be a candle burning in our heart for you. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. We love you so much.
Carol Tymowczak
May 4, 2011
My Dear Rena,
You were each other's blessing and You are your father's finest tribute.
Amanda Tubbs
May 4, 2011
Rena, I am so sorry. I know there is nothing i can say or do to make you feel better. But i'm here for you anytime you need me.Your daddy is in a better place and he is watching over you. He loved you so much and everything you did for him. My prayers go out to you and your family. Love you hunny....
May 4, 2011
Gone too soon
sopheya ricketts
May 4, 2011
granddaddy,
i wish you were still here to give me those "smacks" on the head. no ones kisses will ever be as sweet as those. daddy and mommy told me that you had to go to heaven to become an angel and that i won't see you anymore. but that you will watch over me and comfort me until we meet again. they also promised to tell me all the fun stories of things you did and times you had. i wish you could've stayed around longer to make more of those memories. i love you so much!
love your granddaughter,
sopheya
Lina Ricketts
May 4, 2011
You were the best father in law a girl could ask for. You took me into your family with open arms. And for the last 14 years, I never stopped feeling that love you gave me. I will miss you and love you forever.
Jennie Ritt
May 4, 2011
Even though I did not know him personally... I know his Sunshine, Rena and what a wonderful, smart, loving and amazing girl she is! You done good Charles :) And we will take good care of your baby girl for you until we all meet in Heaven again one day.
All my love and prayers to the Ricketts family ~
XOXO,
Jennie Ritt and Family
Jennifer Wilder
May 4, 2011
I'll keep u and ur family in my prayer. I hope everything gets beeter for u.
Stacey Wiley
May 4, 2011
Rena and Matt, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I did not know him but he had to be an awesome man and father because he had 2 most wonderful kids. Your family is in my prayers. Hang in there and be strong for each other and your mom. You can only take one day at a time and if you need to lean on others do so, thats what your friends and family are there for. Once again i am sorry for your loss. Love you both.
Daddy!
Rena Ricketts
May 4, 2011
I miss and Love you Daddy! Dont worry, everything is taken care of ;)......love your little girl, Rena
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