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Earl Ricks Obituary

Mr. Earl B. Ricks, Sr. - CLAXTON - Mr. Earl B. Ricks, Sr., 79, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at his residence under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ollie Mae Ricks; four sons, Earl, Jesse and Ranson Ricks and Floyd Mincey; four daughters, Vera Benjamin, Rhonda Boggs, Jennifer Ricks and Leona Ellison. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2008 at St. John Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pearls of Life Hospice, 215 S. Duval St., Claxton, GA 30417. Harper's Funeral Home Savannah Morning News April 4, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2008.

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Bernetter Geiger

April 14, 2008

To Vera and Family: You are in my Prayers.

Shonceria Blocker

April 8, 2008

To the Ricks family whom I've known for a very long time , I know that God is with you so take comfort in knowing he will help you through this time of sorrow May God bless and keep you is my prayer

Nemo

MARY BELLE LEVANT

April 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

lillie hayes

April 4, 2008

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

Almarita, Janelius & Endrei Baker

April 4, 2008

With Deepest Sympathy

Sharing Your Grief In This Time Of Sorrow.....
May it comfort and encourage you to know that others care deeply about your loss. With Sympathy

carol petrea

April 4, 2008

Ms. Ollie Mae and family - Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Carol Petrea

Shirley (Shirl) Roberts

April 4, 2008

May you find comfort in knowing that God is still in control. Continue to be blessed during your time of bereavement.

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