Richard Ricks Obituary Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. May 16, 1920 - July 23, 2013 Boykins - Richard Edward Ricks, Jr., 93, widower of Lucy Hand Ricks, passed away July 23, 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton County, a son of the late Richard Edward Ricks, Sr. and Lina Belle Story Ricks. He was predeceased by his siblings, Joe, Millard, Franklin and Etheleen Ricks, and Ethel Benton and a great-grandchild, Taylor Grace Bowden. Mr. Ricks was a member of Clarksbury Baptist Church, founder and president of the Shiloh Hunt Club, and a retired farmer. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara R. Cale, and husband, Doug, and Bertha R. Bradshaw all of Roper, NC; one son, Jimmie R. Ricks, and wife, Vickie, of Boykins; one sister, Marian R. Preedy, of Chesapeake; one brother, Calvin E. Ricks, and wife, Sally, of Capron; seven grandchildren, Lynn Cale Bassett (Jeb) of Edenton, NC, Douglas Wayne Cale, Jr. (Alissa) of Roper, NC, Chris M. Bradshaw (Stacey) of Emporia, VA, Amy Ricks Bowden (Jonathan) of Boykins, James Richard Ricks (Abby) of Boykins, Kevin Boyce (April) of California, and Chris Boyce (Crystal) of Texas; and ten great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Julianna Bassett, Paden Vargo and Madilyn Bradshaw, Audrey and Troy Cale, Caleb and Jason Seagraves, Jordan and Ashlyn Bowden. The funeral will be held at 11 AM Thursday, July 25, at Clarksbury Baptist Church, Boykins with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. The burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins from 6 to 7:30 pm on Wednesday and at other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Hunt Club, 28095 Clarksbury Road, Boykins, VA 23827 or to any favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2175905 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/richard-ricks-obituary?id=24171817 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/joseph-ricks-western-tidewater-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Richard Edward Ricks, Jr., a lifelong resident of Southampton County, passed away on 23 July 2013 at 93. He was predeceased by his wife Lucy and several siblings. He is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral for Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. was held on 25 July 2013 at Clarksbury Baptist Church. Burial followed in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. ## The Edited Obituary Richard Ricks Obituary Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. 16 May 1920 - 23 July 2013 Boykins - Richard Edward Ricks, Jr., 93, widower of Lucy Hand Ricks, passed away 23 July 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton County, a son of the late Richard Edward Ricks, Sr. and Lina Belle Story Ricks. He was predeceased by his siblings, Joe, Millard, Franklin, and Etheleen Ricks, and Ethel Benton, and a great-grandchild, Taylor Grace Bowden. Mr. Ricks was a member of Clarksbury Baptist Church, founder and president of the Shiloh Hunt Club, and a retired farmer. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara R. Cale, and husband, Doug, and Bertha R. Bradshaw, all of Roper, NC; one son, Jimmie R. Ricks, and wife, Vickie, of Boykins; one sister, Marian R. Preedy, of Chesapeake; one brother, Calvin E. Ricks, and wife, Sally, of Capron; seven grandchildren, Lynn Cale Bassett (Jeb) of Edenton, NC, Douglas Wayne Cale, Jr. (Alissa) of Roper, NC, Chris M. Bradshaw (Stacey) of Emporia, VA, Amy Ricks Bowden (Jonathan) of Boykins, James Richard Ricks (Abby) of Boykins, Kevin Boyce (April) of California, and Chris Boyce (Crystal) of Texas; and ten great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Julianna Bassett, Paden Vargo and Madilyn Bradshaw, Audrey and Troy Cale, Caleb and Jason Seagraves, Jordan and Ashlyn Bowden. The funeral will be held at 11 AM Thursday, 25 July, at Clarksbury Baptist Church, Boykins with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. The burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins from 6 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday and at other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Hunt Club, 28095 Clarksbury Road, Boykins, VA 23827 or to any favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 93 | | Birth | 16 May 1920; Southampton County | | Death | 23 July 2013; Boykins | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|------------------------|-------------| | Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. | Decedent | Boykins | | Lucy Hand Ricks | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Richard Edward Ricks, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lina Belle Story Ricks | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joe Ricks | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Millard Ricks | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Franklin Ricks | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Etheleen Ricks | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Ethel Benton | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Taylor Grace Bowden | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Barbara R. Cale | Child | Roper, NC | | Bertha R. Bradshaw | Child | Roper, NC | | Jimmie R. Ricks | Child | Boykins | | Marian R. Preedy | Sibling | Chesapeake | | Calvin E. Ricks | Sibling | Capron | | Lynn Cale Bassett | Grandchild | Edenton, NC | | Douglas Wayne Cale, Jr. | Grandchild | Roper, NC | | Chris M. Bradshaw | Grandchild | Emporia, VA | | Amy Ricks Bowden | Grandchild | Boykins | | James Richard Ricks | Grandchild | Boykins | | Kevin Boyce | Grandchild | California | | Chris Boyce | Grandchild | Texas | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Richard Edward Ricks, Jr. was a lifelong resident of Southampton County. 2. He was a member of Clarksbury Baptist Church. 3. He was the founder and president of the Shiloh Hunt Club. 4. Richard was a retired farmer.