Elmer M. Barricks Sr.

Elmer Madison Barricks Sr., 92, of Matoaca died Saturday, June 12, 2010, in John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, from complications of a stroke. He was the widower of Margaret Joyner Barricks. Mr. Barricks, a native of Wakefield, Va., was the son of the late Tobie J. and Minnie Holloway Barricks. He had been a member of Matoaca Baptist Church for 75 years. Mr. Barricks was an automotive salesman in Petersburg for many years having been employed by Master Chevrolet, Rountree Pontiac/GMC, as well as the Volkswagen dealership when it first opened in Petersburg. He was a retired employee of East Coast Oil Corp. He served in the Medical Detachment #1 Corps, 6th Army in the Philippines and Japan in World War II and received five service medals including the Good Conduct Medal.

Mr. Barricks is survived by his son, Elmer M. "Buddy" Barricks Jr. and daughter-in-law, Faye of Brunswick County; daughter, Joyce B. Ricks and son-in-law, T. Dee Ricks of Colonial Heights; one sister, Theresa B. Carson of Dinwiddie; nine grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by special friends, Truman and Susan Smith. He was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Barricks, two sisters, Merleen Prichystal and Viola Blondin, and a brother, James Preston Barricks.

The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the funeral home with Dr. John W. Patterson and the Rev. Donald Joyner officiating. Burial will follow at East Matoaca Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.