- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Earl B. Ricks, Sr.
- Date of Original:
- 2008-04-01
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Earl B. Ricks, Sr.. Date of funeral service: April 7, 2008. Location of funeral service: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, [no time specified]. Birth date: April 18, 1928. Death date: April 02, 2008.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-397
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-397
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
Ifs a Celebration for
Earl B. Ricks, Sr
April 18, 1928-April2, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. John Leggett, Pastor
Earl B. Ricks, Sr. departed this life on April 2, 2008
with loved ones by his side. He leaves many fond
memories with his dedicated wife, Ollie Mae Ricks;
Sons - Floyd Mincey, Earl Jr., (Sandra)Ricks, Jesse
(Traci) Ricks, Ranson (Kris) Ricks; Daughters Leona
(Aron) Ellison, Vera (Barto) Benjamin, Rhonda
(Benny) Boggs, Jennifer Ricks, Brother-in-laws, James
and Lee Washington, George(Martha) Washington
and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is now at his best and very hard to beat
Order of Service
Opening Song
Scripture Reading
Prayer
Musical Selection
Instructions for Departure
Eulogy
Solo
Appreciation
Closing Prayer
Blessing of the food
Adrienne Ricks
Marcia Mainer
Rev. John Leggett
David Sharp
Rev. John Leggett
Ranson Ricks
Joyce Johnston
Leona Ellison
Rev. John Leggett
Rev. John Leggett
Words cannot express our sincere
appreciation for all our fannily, friends,
and neighbors. Your many kind words,
gifts, food, hand-holding, and
encouragement will always be cherished
in our hearts. Many blessings to each of
you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ.
The Ricks Family
Everyone is welcome to meet, greet and eat with the
family in the Fellowship Hall.