Rocky Mount - Wilbert Lamont Ricks Sr., age 87, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on October 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Mary Newell Ricks. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur, Wilson (Bud) and Elbert Ricks and sister Dora Ruth Jordan.
Wilbert leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 52 years, Peggy Ricks, son, Wilbert L. Ricks, Jr. (Bert) and wife Tracy. He is also survived by grandchildren, Shirley and Joshua Ricks and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Arlington Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
661 English Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 10/16, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Arlington Street Baptist Church
1500 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Wednesday 10/17, 2:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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We are so saddened at the loss of Wilbert. Please accept our condolences. Love to Peggy and Bert, Tracy, Shirley, and Josh. Knowing he is saved takes so much sadness away, you will see him again!! God bless you in these coming months.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy, Bert and family. We have comfort in knowing that Wilbert is with our Lord! To be absent in the body, is to be present in the Lord!
Peggy and Bert, We are so very sorry to hear of Wilberts passing. He was always so kind, supportive, and encouraging to us. He fought a long battle with a smile and encouraging word. You do have the comfort of knowing that Wilbert is with his Lord and no longer suffering and struggling with his many health issues. God is the source of all of our comfort and Wilbert would want us all to live with that assurance. You and the family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days. We love you all! Jerry and Dale Calcutt
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