George W. Ricks
George W. Ricks, 79, of Dermott, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 in Dermott, Ark. He was born on August 30, 1936 in Wilmot, Arkansas to the late William and Hazel Jordan Ricks. George was employed at Burlington Industries for 27 years and worked for Georgia Pacific. He loved to hunt, fish, and work in the garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Knight Ricks of Dermott, Ark.; sons, Harold Ricks and his wife, Tommye of Clarksville, Tenn. and David Ricks of Benton, Ark.; daughter, Tammy Peacock and her husband, Wayne of Monticello, Ark.; brother, Hubert Ricks of Banks, Ark.; sister, Hettie Clark of Hamburg, Ark.; six grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 5-7pm, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. with Rev. Gary Carter officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.
Published January 29, 2016