Ricks, Teddy R., on March 19, 2021.
Beloved husband of the late Glenna D. Ricks; loving father of Rhonda (the late Robert) McCumber and Thomas Ricks; cherished grandfather of Sean (Cristina) and Colin McCumber, Caitlin (Colin) Adams, Abagael and Nelson Ricks; dear brother of Jean Choate, Bill Ricks, Patricia Sherrill and the late Maurine Dills; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.
Service: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Friday, March 26, 8:30 am. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Memorials to Toys for Tots, appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 pm
My sincere condolences to the family of Ted Ricks. My family and I knew him for 15 years, as my oldest son sat on his lap every Christmas and my 5 year was blessed to sit with him for 5 Christmases. He was such a loving and genuine man. He loved people and more importantly, children. He was like family to us. We will never forget him. We take comfort in knowing he is with his wife in Heaven with Jesus. We pray for his family to be comforted during this sad time but to cherish the beautiful memories you had with him. May you find comfort in each other and peace that comes from God.
Uncle Ted will be missed greatly. My kids always remember when we would visit him. He would always treat them to Emo’s pizza and then the next morning he would get up and go get Krispy Kreme donuts and chocolate milk. I think he loved spoiling and seeing the smiles on their faces. He loved playing tour guide, taking us to the Arch etc. He would always try and be there for special occasions to my Marine Corps retirement. We love you Uncle Ted.
He was so loved and will be missed by many in community. My daughter brought her sons to him at Christmas every year for 11 years, since they were babies. Such a kind, sweet person.
Santa will be so missed by my family. He was our Santa for 17 years. Love to his family
Tom, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I never met him, but I know him by knowing you. Please know we are praying for you and the family! Best to all.
We will miss our Santa! The only Santa our kids ever known! The youngest is 8 and we had new babies since we saw him last He! He was a loving kind person! He earned his place in Heaven! My grandma and dad can sit on his lap together now!!❤
Our most heartfelt condolences. Ted was a a very special part of our family’s Christmas tradition for 7 years. He was incredibly kind and we know he will be so missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family as you celebrate his life.
To know him was to be delighted !
My condolences to the family. It was an honor knowing Ted. He was an honorable veteran and played the best Santa ever. He always had a cheerful smile . Go with God Ted