Hurshel Victor Ricks

Obituary For Hurshel Victor Ricks

Mr. Hurshel V. Ricks of Atlanta passed.

Celebration of life for Mr. Hurshel V. Ricks will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 11:00 am at Central UMC, 501 Mitchell St., Rev. Yvette Massey, Senior Pastor., officiating. Rev. Fredrick Gray, Eulogist. Interment, Hillandale. Remains in state at 9:30 a.m.

Visitation Friday, February 7, 2014 from 12-9p.m. at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr. (at Memorial Dr.) 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.com.

Mr. Hurshel V. Ricks was born November 22, 1958 to the late Mr. Richard Ricks and Mrs. Mildred Ricks in Ailey, GA. Hurshel departed this life on February 4, 2014. Hurshel was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and a friend to all and he will be greatly missed.

Hurshel was educated in the Atlanta Public School System then attended Clark- Atlanta University for two years before entering The United States Air Force. He served there for 12 years. After leaving The Air Force, Hurshel was employed by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In September of 1999, he became disabled. Although Hurshel wasn’t physically able to work, he still served faithfully at Central United Methodist Church. He is a Lifetime member of The Central United Methodist Men where he once served as president. He was a Sunday School teacher, a member of several Bible Study classes and a Food Pantry volunteer. He also facilitated a Wednesday noon day service where he shared his love of God with others.

Hurshel enjoyed being with family and friends. He loved all hometown sport teams: Braves, Hawks, Thrashers, Dreams, but was a devoted Atlanta Falcons Fan.

Hurshel is survived by his wife of 21 years, Arlette Ricks, his son Hurshel V. Ricks II, his daughter, Tia Ricks, step-son Eric Brooks; 5 siblings, Samuel Ricks, Dexter Ricks, Margo Browning (Michael), Douglas Ricks (Tracey), and Isiah Ricks (Tonya); granddaughter, Tanyjah Ricks; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.



Guest Book

Please know that your family has my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort from God's Word, the Bible. Rev. 21:3,4 says that Jehovah will wipe every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither will outcry or pain be any more. The former things has passed away. We all look forward to this time when we can see our love ones again.

- DR

I am sorry for your loss, death is not a natural thing that's why we are so upset when we lose a loved one to death. The bible talks about a time when death will be no more at Revelation 21:4. I would be more than happy to more fully explain this hope to you and other bible truths you can reach me at Kbidotkom@gmail.com.

- P. Knight

May God's grace be with you in this time of pain and sorrow.

- Jim Johnson

I'm so sorry to hear about Hurshel. Praying for the family.GOD Bless

- Karen Hill-Murphy

My prayers are with you and the family. Will continue to pray for the family. Baby Jr. Yvette Stephen

- George Bowens Jr.