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William Ricks, Sr.

Passed 07/23/2022

Obituary For William Ricks, Sr.

William Wallace "Bill" Ricks, Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022 at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 2480 Swift Creek School Road, Whitaker, NC 27891 with the Reverend Dr. O. D. Sykes, officiating. Burial will be private.

Visitation 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

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Crystal G Worsley sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for William Ricks, Sr. - July 28, 2022

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Dear Rick Family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold dear in your hearts. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The McDew Family

To the Rick's family, please accept my prayers and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Nancy Griffin Alston

To the Rick's family, please accept my condolences and prayers for the loss of your loved one.

My deepest sympathies to the Rick's family. May God grant you peace as you transition through this season of sorrow. My prayers and love are with you! Luvenia Wright Moody

Ricks family ,You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength,today and days ahead.Mr Ricks will be missed. (West Family) Sterling Jr ,William ,Edward, Bettie & Freda

To the Ricks Family, Rest in the assurance that Bill is resting with the Lord and he couldn't wait for the journey hoping to see Mr. Willow and Mrs. Mary again. He's ok now. Praying that with time Lou, Jackie and William, Jr. will ok too. Lois and family

To Mrs. Ricks, Jackie, William and the Ricks family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Ricks was a great man who loved his family to the utmost. I pray these messages from the all of the people who's lives he touched will help provide some strength and comfort during this time. He was loved and will definitely be missed. - DeMarquo Avent and Family

My deepest condolences during your time of grieving... May God continue to give you guys strength and comfort during your difficult days ahead... My prayers are with the family... Chymaine Moody & Family

My deepest condolences during your time of grieving... May God continue to give you guys strength and comfort during your difficult days ahead... My prayers are with the family... Chymaine Moody & Family

I can easily sum this up is saying "Bill Ricks was a good man" but I have more to say. I met Bill when we both were much younger and developed a friendship that has lasted many years. We met as I needed some work done on my mother's car and a good friend suggested I give Bill a try. Bill was working out of an old turkey house with modest amenities. That was the start of a long friendship and many auto repairs. Bill came from a good family. He lost his father early in life and was raised by a strong mother. She set a great example and her children show her influence. Bill worked his way from that turkey house to a garage up the road and now William has a shop that displays some of the fruit of his labor. Bill was self-taught, worked hard, treated people with respect, and built a solid business. He displayed honesty and integrity in his work. He shared with me a few years ago that he had also made a good relationship with his Lord. Bill Ricks is someone I've always had a great deal of respect for because of the life he lead. I consider myself blessed to have known him and call his my friend. Now he's at home with His Lord, free of this world's challenges. Richard Pitt

Condolences to the Ricks family Mr Bill will be missed prayers to the family.

Dianne (Seabreeze) Lyles

Prayer for Bill and the family

To the Ricks and the Brakes Family.I am so sorry for your loss.Death is something that we never get use to,even though we know that it's something that we can't control or really prepare for.Even when the doctors give up it's only because the LORD wants them to get out of the way and let him have his way.GOD does not want his children to suffer in any kind of way,but we want them to stay,and that is not in GODS plan,so we have to get out of the way,and let GOD have his way.Our loved ones never die,we carry them in our hearts,and that is true love,and true love never dies.So,I light this white candle hopeing it will bring you the peace and serenity that will light the uncertain road that we all have to travel.May the LORD keep you all covered in his BLOOD.

Sorry for your lost

My condolences to the family of "Bill" Ricks. He was a wonderful friend.His knowledge of automotive skills were legendary & highly respected in the area. Thank you Bill for the help you gave me. Roland Horton.

My Condolences Praying for Family May God keep u in Perfect Peace

To The Ricks Family...an extension of the Lewis family...know that our hearts are hurting along with each of you. We love you all and we're here for you. May God wrap you all in His loving care.

On behalf of Everette Mitchell and Family: We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to The Rick's Family.Soo sorry for your loss..

To all the Ricks Family, we want to send our condolences and thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Lennie and Max Brinkley, Hampton, VA.

Condolences to all of the family. In our thoughts and prayers. Love Lennie and Max Brinkley. Our hopes and prayers are with you.

To the Ricks Family: The Ebenezer Church of Staunton, Virginia extend heartfelt condolences to Sister Lou Edna, Man and Jackie along with Amanda and David Moody and the entire Ricks Family in the transition of Brother Bill Ricks. "Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you." Pastor & Mrs M A Turner, Sr.

My condolences to the Ricks family. Bill will truly be missed.

To the Rick's family: Our sincere condolences. May GOD comfort you during this difficult time. Edward & Glenda Ellis

To The Ricks Family . May God touch each one of you in a very special way. Look to heaven which comes all strength .

ANNETTE LILES

Sorry for your lost. Pray still works in times like this

I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Ricks family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and the days ahead. Mr. Bill was a good man, well known and respected in the community. RIP Mr. Bill.

Carolyn Massenburg and Family

Sending our prayers and condolences to your family doing this difficult time. May GOD give you comfort and peace and sustain you in the trying days ahead. The Massenburg Family, Hampton, Va.

"May the work I've done speak for me, when I'm resting in my grave, there is nothing that can be said, may the work I've done speak for me." May the LOVE, LAUGHTER and fond memories of your husband/dad (Bill) see you through the difficult days ahead. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Erma C. Maxwell and Eugene Coley

To the family, please know we are praying for your strength in these difficult times.God will see you through. THE Griffins

May GOD's strength carry you, his hand guide you and his love provide you with his assurance of Bill's presence is with him!!!

Praying for the family. I had a honor of meeting Mr Ricks on several occasions when I was delivering his mail. Very kind man, and I know he will truly be missed. Never heard anything but nice things about him.

To the Rocks we are so sorry for your lost May God continue to strengthen and comfort you each and every day Bernard & Garlinda Lynch

Sorry for your loss! Praying for the family!!!

Sorry for your loss! Praying for the family!!

Sending my deepest condolences to you all. I love u!

Our prayers are with the family I didn't personally know Mr Ricks but I know Frosty and my thoughts are with this family May God give you strength from this day forward Lorraine and cierra Hardy

Sending our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our prayers doing this hard time. From The Boone Family

Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. George & Shirley Mann

Mrs. Lou, Jackie and William sending our sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Donald Joseph & Velva Mann

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MR.Bill was a very wise man when we were at the shop I listen to what he told me.

My condolences to the Ricks family. Mr Bill will truly be missed. He was one of my neighbors. He was always there when you called him or his son Bill Jr. Rest on Mr Ricks. Your job here is complete.

Tony Sharpe and Nikesha Lynch-Sharpe

My prayers and thoughts are with you, Bill was genuine and very well made. I'll always consider him as one of my biggest friends that loved to talk and hear me play guitar. Rest in peace my friend.

It is my prayer that God will comfort and strengthen you and your family during your hours of sorrow.

Gloria Wheeler Tarboro, NC

My condolences to the family, keeping you all in prayer. Love you all. Cousin Portia

Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Swift Creek has lost a legend. Mr.Ricks will be truly missed.

Dear Ricks Family, I am so sorry for your loss! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Ms. Susan Whitley

Jackie, my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss. May God continue to be your source of strength. Evelyn Hart

Thank you Mr Ricks for being such a great man that I've gotten to know for many years. I will never forget you. You will be truly missed. God bless you!!!🙏🏾

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

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