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Willie James Ricks

Paducah Oct. 21, 1938 | Apr. 09, 2018
Paducah | Oct. 21, 1938 | Apr. 09, 2018

Willie James Ricks, age 79, of Paducah, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, 7:32 a.m., at his residence.

Willie was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  He was a retired warehouse laborer for Petter Supply and was formerly employed with the Illinois Central  Gulf Railroad.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores Jean Daniel Ricks of Paducah; three sons, Darrell Ricks and Javid Ricks, both of Paducah and Jason Ricks of Joplin, MO; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon Ricks of Mableton, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Bryant Ricks and Malissie Stephens Ricks; one daughter, Arthessa Ricks; one sister; one brother.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Scott Fletcher officiating.

Condolences may be left on line at pettusrowlandfh.com

Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home, LLC
1229 Madison Street
Paducah, Kentucky
42002
Email : pettusrowland@bellsouth.net Phone : 270-442-5749