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 wasnt 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.

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