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Raymond Trull Rickards
Mr. Rickards, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 7, 2004.
A memorial service will be held 7 pm Thursday, May 13 at the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 5301 Albemarle Road. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born on August 26, 1923, in Canton, NC, son of the late James C. and Ethel Trull Rickards, he was a beloved father and grandfather who lived a life of many accomplishments. He was an Eagle Scout, and served as Scoutmaster of Canton Troop-1. Mr. Rickards served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, flying the B-17 Flying Fortress, and later was a pilot for Champion International Paper Company. He later pursued his passion for photography with the Professional Photographers Association in Milwaukee, WI, receiving many awards for his work. He worked in fine paper sales with Mac Paper Company in Jacksonville, FL, and retired from Henley Paper Company in Charlotte as sales manager in 1987. Retiring to Garden City, SC, Mr. Rickards continued to pursue many of his lifelong hobbies and interests including wood carving, carpentry, stamp and coin collecting, and gardening. He also enjoyed fishing and was an accomplished artist. He was an avid 'rock hound', and served as President of the Charlotte Gem and Mineral Club.
Mr. Rickards was probably best known for his keen wit and sense of humor, and for his appreciation of a good joke.
Mr. Rickards was a member of Charles M. Setzer Lodge # 693, AF&AM, and Scottish Rite Bodies, where he was a 32 degree Mason.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Peggy Fleming Rickards; daughters, Carol Neill and husband, Bob and Catherine Rickards; and son, Scott Rickards and wife, Charlotte; four grandsons, Drew Neill, Todd Neill, Ryan White and Nicholas Rickards.
Memorials can be made to the Shriner's Hospital for the Crippled and Burned Child, c/o Oasis Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262-8420.
Arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, online at hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Evelyn and Harold Enroth
May 17, 2004
We have many wonderful memories of Ray,such as our cruise and many other good times.
Dale Long
May 13, 2004
Dear Officer Rickards, It's Dale I was so sorry to hear about your Dad I heard about the news from Lois one of the ladies in the cafe. Scott please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Hope to see you soon at school Take Care Rickards Family Dale Bus 1154
Lois Moss
May 13, 2004
Scott I am sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God always bless you and your family.
Patrick Hatch
May 13, 2004
Carol and Family, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. He always made me feel welcome in your home. I will remember Mr. Rickards witt and interest in conversation with me when I was a middle teenager.
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Susan Briggs
May 12, 2004
Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can't help but weep for you. Please know that I am praying and thinking of you and your family in this time of grief.
Susan
Major Greg Ainslie
May 12, 2004
Dear Scott and family,
Words cannot describe the grief you know with the death of your father. He was a patriot and has my undying gratitude for his service to the USA. Know I share your grief, and you are in my prayers.
Woodie De Wandeleer
May 11, 2004
Dear Scott and all the family,
Claude and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. Our love and deepest sympathy are with all of you. A very unique mwmber of our family has left us, but we have such treasured memories of him that he will really remain with us forever. No one could tell a joke like Uncle Ray or make one last as long as he could. Love to all.
Woodie and Claude
Crystal Williams
May 11, 2004
I am very sorry to hear about your father. You are in my prayers.
Karen Neal
May 11, 2004
Officer Rickards,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Karen Neal & Family
Lori McFadden-Goodman
May 11, 2004
Dear Scott, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that God will see you through your grief.
Jenni Reaves
May 11, 2004
To my favorite policeman:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
With Love,
Becca Pizzi
May 10, 2004
Rickards Family,
I am so happy I got the chance to meet such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with Ray's (Papa) entire family.
love,
Becca
Jo Taylor
May 10, 2004
Scott, will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Hans Plotseneder
May 10, 2004
Dear Scott, sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. From what I hear, your father must have been a great man. Lesa and I will include him and you in our prayers.
michael tarillion
May 10, 2004
The Tarillion family wishes your family God's peace at this time in your lives. Michael Tarillion.
Billy Puckett
May 10, 2004
I work with Scott at Independence. I'm so sorry for your loss. To Scott and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless..
In Sympathy; Billy Puckett
Jan Brooks
May 10, 2004
May God bless and comfort you and your family as you go through this very difficult time.
Ray Michue
May 10, 2004
Scott:
Thinking of you at this time. If there is anything I can do you know not to hesitate. I've been there and you know i'm here.
Ray Michue
gwendolyn roberts
May 10, 2004
Dear Officer Rickerds,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. Know that your father is at peace and there are many who are praying for you as you grieve.
Love ya,
Gwen
Erika Rogers
May 10, 2004
My prayers are with you.
Noel Hamrick
May 10, 2004
Scott,
I am very sorry to hear about your father's death. Please let me know if you and your family need anything. Ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers.
Noel
Melissa Bliss
May 10, 2004
I am sorry to hear of this loss. All of his family will be in my prayers. I know that he enjoyed life & a good laugh.
Sincerely,
~Melissa M. Bliss
Rick Brewer
May 10, 2004
Scott, Sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this time of sorrow. Sounds like your dad did a lot of great things and had some fun interests. You must get you sense of humor from him. I'm sure his 80 years were filled with fun and great memories with you and your family, and now that he has gone home to be with the Lord, you have the memories of him and those fun times. Cherish those memories and my prayers are with you.
mary mitchell-smith
May 10, 2004
To the Rickards Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to Bless and see you all through.
In Prayer,
Mary Mitchell-Smith
Peggy Lepsig
May 10, 2004
Officer Rickards,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you here at Independence.
Peggy
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