James Louis Ricks

1939 - 2024

James Louis Ricks obituary, 1939-2024, Wilson, NC

James Louis Ricks

1939 - 2024

BORN

1939

DIED

2024

James Ricks Obituary

Visit the Carrons Funeral Home - Wilson website to view the full obituary.
Mr. James Louis Ricks, age 84, of 1751 Ricks Road, Wilson, North Carolina transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  A celebration of his life and legacy will be Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2 pm at Sandy Fork Missionary Baptist Church, 9197 Sandy Fork Rd., Wilson, NC.  Entombment will be Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12 pm at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 S. US Highway 117, Dudley, NC.  

A public viewing will be Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1 pm to 2 pm at Sandy Fork Church.  The family is receiving friends at the residence and will assemble there at 1 pm on Saturday in preparation for the funeral procession.

Please keep the Ricks family in your thoughts and prayers.  Condolences may be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252.237.0120.  They may also be emailed to [email protected].  

Professional and caring service has been entrusted to Carrons Funeral Home, "The Willing Friend".

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Carrons Funeral Home - Wilson

726 Tarboro St SW, Wilson, NC 27893

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