Kevin Ricks Obituary
Kevin is survived by his parents, W. H. and Debbie Ricks; three daughters, Lanie Ricks (Sully), Natalie Ricks, and Kadence Ricks; a sister, Karen Tharrington (Don); two nephews, Cody Dickens (Chloe) and Wyatt Tharrington; an aunt, Becky Newton (Mike); two uncles, Keith Ricks (Mica) and Charles Best (Virginia); and his girlfriend, Lisa Carr, and her children, Thomas Johnson and Zachary Carter. He is predeceased by his son, Tyler Ricks, and his grandparents, Floyd and Lorraine Best and Henry and Joyce Ricks.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3PM Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, VA and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Lake Country SPCA, 11764 US 15, Clarksville, VA 23927 (434-374-8076).
www.wrightfuneralhome.org
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Rick Francis
November 2, 2025
I am so sorry to see this obituary and to see it so late. Kevin was a faithful member of Boykins Boy Scout, troop 212. Oh, life took out paths in different directions, and I lost contact over the years. I am so saddened to learn of his passing.
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