Funeral program for Mr. Kelly S. Ricks, Sr.

FUNERAL SERVICES
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MR. KELLY S. RICKS. SR.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1968
1:00 P. M.
FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
REV. A. M. HANDSOME OFFICIATING
ASSISTED BY REV. R. A. LAWERENCE, PASTOR
INTERMENT - MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
IN CH/'.RGE
OBITUARY

Mr, Kelly Samuel Ricks was born in Adrian, Ga., Oct. 7,
1892, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Zack Ricks.
He came to Claxton, Ga, in 1912 and united himself with the
First African Baptist Church.
On Dec. 15, 1916, he married the former Miss Rosa Lee
Jones. To this union four children were born.
Deacon K. S. Ricks lived a very fruitful and faithful life.
He was President of the Mt, Calvery Sunday School Convention,
Superintendent of the F. A, B. Sunday School. He preached his
trial sermon on July 14, 1968.
He leaves to mourn a loving wife, Mrs. Rosa L. Ricks; a
devoted daughter. Miss Mary A. Ricks of Claxton, Ga.; four
sons, Mr. Earl Ricks, Claxton, Ga., Mr. Kelly Ricks, Jr., Mr.
Adrian Ricks of New Rocheue, .. T., Mr. Mallary E. Baker of
Washington, D. C.; four daughters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Ricks,
Mrs. Eva Ricks of New Rochelle, N. Y., Mrs. Ollie M. Ricks of
Claxton, Ga., and Mrs. Andrew Lee Baker of Washington, D. C,;
fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three broth-
ers, Mr. Harmon Ricks, Mr. Luther Ricks and Mr. Percy Ricks,
all of Adrian, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. Donna Smith, Miss Mollie
Ricks, Mrs. Cindy Washington, al of Adrian, Ga., Mrs. Delmus
Palmer of Tampa, Florida; four brothers-in-law; several nieces
and nephews; and other relatives and friends
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God imroll the curtain
And explain the reason why
The dark threads are so needful
In the weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern. He has planned
Life is eternal, and love is immortal
And death is only a horizon.
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PROGRAM
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Hymn-----------------------------------Servant Of God Well Do
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Scripture----------------------------------Rev. R. A. Lawren ,
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Invocation--------------------------------------Rev. J. W. Tt
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Scripture---------------------------------------Rev. T. J. Lyn .
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Selection I Need Thee Every Hour___________________By Ch.>
Remarks (3 Minutes Please):
His Life----------------------------------Dea. W. L. H
As A Church Worker___________________Dea. Pearlie Stew
As Association and Convention Worker______Rev. A. L. Rozi
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Acknowledgement of Cards, Telegrams ris
and Obituary---------------------------Mrs. L. M. Har:
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Eulogy--------------------------------Rev. A. M. Handsot
Benediction
Recessional
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AaiVE PALLBEARERS
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MEMBERS OP ST. JOSEPH LODGE NO. 76
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
DEACONS OF MT. CALVARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
FLORAL AnENDANTS
USHERETTES OF LOCAL CHURCHES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the deceased wishes to express their thanks
to the many friends and relatives for the kind expressions of
Sympathy through Florals, Telegrams, Cards, Visits and Calls,
These expressions will forever be remembered with deepest of
gratitude.