Joseph Nathaniel Ricks Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph Nathaniel Ricks Jr. (Kansas City, Missouri), who departed this world on March 16, 2026 at the age of 85. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Nathaniel Ricks, Sr. and Bessie Lou Thomas; his former wife Patricia A. James; and his siblings, Willie T (Bill), Theodus Ricks and Betty Jean Jackson.
He is survived by: his wife Ernestine Neal; his daughters, Pamela Scott, Karren Schiele (Kenton) and Norastine Riley; his sisters, Ruth J. Ricks of Kansas City, MO and Rhonda Hamilton of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, Michael Ricks (Shaneka), Shinee Scott, Kelcie Jennings (James), Ke'Auna Schiele, Kenton Schiele, Jr. (Viri), Julian Harris, Roderick Waters and Deveion Waters; his brother Simon Peter Ricks of Kansas City, KS; and his great grandchildren, Michael Ricks, Jr., Markell Ricks, Korrey Schiele, Karter Schiele and Keziah Jennings. He is also survived by his father and siblings.
