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ERIC JAMES NICKENS "Ricky"  
On Sunday, December 26, 2010. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Veronica; five sons, James, Sr. (Tomiko), Damon, Sr. (Christy), Andre, Sr. (Teresa), Anthony, Sr. (Michelle) and Brian, Sr.; and step-son, Ryan Adams. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, David (Jacqueline); three sisters, Saundra Bowman Parks, Beatrice and Pamela Nickens; other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Monday, January 3, viewing from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd., N.E., Washington, DC. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 2, 2011.

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John & Mary Washington

January 3, 2011

To the Nickens Family

Our prayers go out to you. May god bless you. You have our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.

William & Sandra Hunter

January 2, 2011

Our Prayers to the Family With Our Most Heartfelt Sympathy. May His Love and Memories Live Forever.

Keith Everett

January 2, 2011

To the Nickens family...Sorry to hear about the passing of Ricky, everyone will miss him, always remember the good times you shared with him. Keith Everett (Clinton Md.)

Theresa Shackleford

January 2, 2011

All of us of the Shackleford family are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Saundra Gray

January 2, 2011

To the Nickens Family, the Gray Family send their deepest condolence for the lost of your love one (Nick). The Lord will take care of him. He will be miss by all who knew him. God Bless you all. Saundra, Bobby and Torey(Hyattsville,MD)

Carla Hairston

January 2, 2011

To the Nickens family, my sympathy and prayers go out to u. My heart is heavy as I take on some of ur grief. He has gone to a better place which is a relief. As we mourn his death and celebrate his life, he leaves behind his lovely children as well as his wife. Rip Ricky

Ellihue Henderson

January 2, 2011

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will keep you in my prayers. May God's peace sustain you during this difficult time.

Ronald & Delores Blocker

January 2, 2011

To the Nickens Family, the Blocker Family send our deepest sorrow on the passing of Eric. He has gone to a better place and is without fear, and pain. Rest assure that even though he is not with us his spirit and love will be cherrished by all he has come into contact with. My prayers and those of my family are with you in these trying time.

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