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THOMAS SAMUEL RICKS Sr.

1939 - 2015

THOMAS SAMUEL RICKS Sr. obituary, 1939-2015, Lake City, FL

BORN

1939

DIED

2015

THOMAS RICKS Obituary

RICKS, THOMAS SAMUEL SR. Thomas Samuel Ricks Sr., formerly of New Haven, passed away in Lake City, FL on February 9, 2015. Mr. Ricks was born in Suffolk, VA, on May 8, 1939. He was a long standing member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 478 in Hamden for 47 years. He will be missed by his wife of 43 years, Mary Ricks; children, Vondeen Ricks, Wayne Ricks, Sr. (Tonya), Nadine Ricks-McCollum, Terrance Ricks, Kenneth Ricks, Sr., Alonzo Ricks, Thomas Samuel Ricks, Jr., Katherine Mills and Denise Tate; his former spouse, Dorothy L. Ricks; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren ; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by sisters, Mollie Ricks-Driffin, Christina Ricks-Raleigh, Beatrice Thomas, Evelena Robinson; and a brother, Robert Ricks. A celebration of Mr. Ricks’ life and legacy will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. at Cooper Funeral Home, 251 NE Washington St.Lake City, FL. Friends may call Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2015.

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February 19, 2015

My condolence to the Ricks Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
~Catherine

Virginia A. Hodges

February 15, 2015

To Alonzo and the Ricks family . Sorry for your lost You are in my thoughts and prayers. Virginia Hodges and family. New Haven Ct

Katherine Gorham

February 14, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. Our father in heaven has received another angel.
Rest in peace Uncle Tommy
Katherine and Judy Gorham

Bonnie Chesla

February 13, 2015

So sorry for loss!!! Tom will be sadly missed!!!! Tom and Bonnie Chesla

Carl & Lois Pollard

February 13, 2015

Mary & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
God will take care of you.

February 13, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort you and the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

February 12, 2015

Please accept our most sincere sympathy. Brian & Lisa Urquhart ( DrDo and Lady flash )

Kerwin Lee

February 12, 2015

The Lord is my light and my salvation... Please know that the Berean Christian Church where the Dr. Kerwin B. Lee is the Senior Pastor sends our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement. Please let us know how we can continue to support you and your family during your time of grief. We love you and we are praying for you all.

Jessie & Vickie Jones

February 12, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Duke McAlpine

February 12, 2015

Condolences to Mr Ricks famy

William Glover

February 11, 2015

With Sympathy.
Your loved one has passed, but will never leave your hearts and memories.
With Loving Thoughts.

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Feb

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cooper Funeral Home

251 NE Washington St, Lake City, FL 32055

Feb

14

Service

11:00 a.m.

The Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall

1811 S.W. Grandview Street,, Lake City, FL

Feb

14

Interment

Garden of Rest Cemetery.

CT

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