FUNERAL SERVICES 
FOB 
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 
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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.