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Jack Curtis Ricks - TYBEE ISLAND - Jack Curtis Ricks, died peacefully at his Tybee Island home on June 7, 2011. He was born July 17, 1929 in Tallahassee, Fl. He graduated from Savannah High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He attended the University of Florida and graduated from Auburn University. He worked for IBM and Civil Service as a computer analyst, retiring at Ft. Stewart in 1987. He was a pioneer to the computer industry and wrote numerous programs still used by the government today, including military training programs. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Maudine Ricks; one brother, Robert Ricks and sister, Hazel Moeller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorena and Sam Ricks and his sister, Cornelia McHale. A man who dearly loved his family of three children, Michael Ricks, Debbie (Lloyd) Bradley, and Kimberly Wells and three step-children, Rufus (Shirley) Ellis, Sue (Larry) Bristow, Janice (Gordy) Fogle, 14 grand-children and 16 great-children. Services to celebrate the life of this honorable man will be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert Baker Chapel on Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga. Visitation at 12:30, with service beginning at 1:30 pm and burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 315 Greenwich Road, Savannah, GA. 31404. Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406 912-927-1999 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News June 9, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 9, 2011.

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Joseph Ellis

June 2, 2019

No finer man ever lived than my step-father Jack C. Ricks!

Sue Bristow

June 3, 2012

My family & are so happy that Jack Ricks came into my mother's life. He was one of the most kind & generous of men and I was proud to call him Dad! His gentle spirit will be sadly missed but we celebrate a life well lived.

June 13, 2011

Debbie and family,
I knew Jack many years ago when he worked in Data Processing at Fort Stewart. He was a kind, generous, and helpful person, always working to help resolve our automation challenges. He was never too busy to offer assistance. He was a great friend. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bobby Mobley

Wendy Kearns Lewis

June 13, 2011

Maudine, your hubby was a kind, loving man and such a treasured friend to my daddy! I share your grief but I celebrate a life well-lived. Mike, Debbie, and Kimberly ... my heart is with you as well. May God comfort you during this season.

Stephen O'Connor

June 13, 2011

I had the wonderful pleasure knowing Mr. Ricks through my childhood friend and his son, Michael Ricks. Mr. Ricks was a loving and helpful man not only to his family, but all he came in contact with. He will be missed greatly, but will see him in Heaven one day.

Stephen O'Connor

June 10, 2011

Rufus and Shirley's children and grandchildren..What a legacy Jack..Thank you!

Tony & Terri Mullis

June 9, 2011

Debbie and family, We are so sorry for your loss.

Gloria Carter

June 9, 2011

What a wonderful man. I am so glad I got to know him. Will never forget the fishing trips.Gloria Carter

June 9, 2011

Debbie & Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
I know how much your loved your father. Though he may be gone, his memories will always be there for you.
God Bless,
Carla (Hickman), Jason, and Andy James, Ellicott City, MD

June 9, 2011

He will truly be missed by all of us. What a joy we have had sharing food and fellowship with him and Maudine. We always were excited to know what new project they were going to tackle next. We love and miss you Jack. Please say hello to our other love ones in heaven and save a place for all of us. Love Rufus Shirley and our children and grandchildren

Earl & Melba Judd

June 9, 2011

You will be missed more than anyone knows. Your warm smile, kind words and easy laugh. You were the BEST neighbor anyone could ever hope for. You were one of a kind and they aren't making anymore like you. Here's to the great life you lived and to the wonderful memories you leave behind. Our condolences to all of your family as they grieve your loss.

June 9, 2011

What a welcome addition my Mother brought into our family over 30 years ago. "This man Jack was truly a class act!" He came to me over 31 yrs ago and ask my permission to marry my mother. He has always been a pillar of strength and patience for all his childern, grand-childern, and great-grands they were all his. Family and friends will always remember him as a gentle, patient, God fearing man. We will never forget your teachings, we were truly blessed to know you.
Rufus & Shirley Ellis

Janice & Gordy Fogle

June 9, 2011

We will always love and miss you! You were a wonderful, honorable, patient man. We were lucky to have you in our lives the last 30 years. Rest in Peace.

Fogle's

June 9, 2011

Love from the Fogle's

Janice & Gordy Fogle

June 9, 2011

We will always love and miss your quiet, peaceful presence. You truly were a wonderful, honorable man. We were lucky to have you in our lives for the last 30 years! Rest in Peace.

Gary,Kim & Oriana Hollingsworth

June 9, 2011

Dear Debbie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray as time passes the fond memories you have of time with your Dad will give you comfort. With Our Love and Prayers,

Sue Bristow

June 9, 2011

Last night I sat in your chair and even with your house full of people, we missed you so much! We are all going to be fine, so you rest easy now. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and the love you have shown to our family!

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