Henry R. Ricks Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Henry R. Ricks (Hackensack, New Jersey), born in Freeman, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 31, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Henry R. Ricks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hardy Russell Callis and Ada Ricks; and his granddaughter Kewanna Ricks. He is survived by: his wife Van P. Ricks; his siblings, Richard White, John Brown, William Brown and Margarite Johnson; his brothers-in-law, Lemard Callis, Douglas Hicks, Willie Bassett, Ronald Bassett and Alvin Lucas; his nephew Calvin White; his son-in-law Calvin Jewett; his daughters, Adriene D. Samuel (Reginald), Wanda D. Jewett and Kimberly K. Ricks; his grandson Jah'mir Jewett; his great grandchildren, Dayveonta Bundick of Michigan, Dayanara Bundick and Keivory Gee; his siblings, Lenwood White, James Brown, Ailor Brown (Willie Mae), Lillian Neal and Carrie White of Maryland; his sisters-in-law, Martha White, Berthenia Callis and Carol Lucas; and his nieces, Maureen Carter (Darek) and Gail White (Myron). He is also survived by family members and friends.