On Sunday, July 21, 2019 our beloved Kevin E. Ricks departed this life and passed into the loving arms of our heavenly Father at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. Kevin was born August 4, 1954 in Norfolk county, now Chesapeake, VA, to the late Wallace M. and Sarah V. Ricks.
He was a graduate of Great Bridge High School. Kevin was employed with Norfolk Ship Building and Dry Dock Co. for 20 years where he became the first black Dock Master. After leaving NSBDD CO he was employed with Smithfield Packing and Universal Building Supplies for several years. He then retired. Kevin enjoyed interacting with family and friends, and he loved cooking and listening to music.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories his children; Kevin Taj, Taneisha (Michael) Holland, Travis Nichols, Melvin Tanner (CJ) and Roderic Elliot; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; sister, Deborah Martin of Norfolk; brother, Wallace (Crystal) Ricks of Portsmouth. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Iris Blowe; brother, Emmett Creekmore; his Special Beloved, Melvina Tanner. He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
His family and friends praised him for his strength, integrity, and his wisdom. We shall surely miss our father and brother for the time he spent with us. To God be the Glory for all the great things he has done.
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Jacqueline R Stephenson says
July 23, 2019 at 1:21 pmTo the Rick’s Family sorry for y’all lost Kevin will truly be miss
Kimberly Nichols says
July 27, 2019 at 6:36 pmTo the family, sorry for your loss may God continue to cover you all.
Kim,Kimmy, and Danielle
Bill Patterson says
August 5, 2019 at 1:25 pmI worked with Kevin at the shipyard. I share your loss. Kevin was a stand up guy. Bless You.
Lynn Godfrey says
August 10, 2019 at 9:45 pmI am just seeing this and is saddened to learn afterwards of my friend’s passing. Kevin and I were school friends and he was my senior prom date. Deborah and all I am so sadden to hear of Kev’s passing and wish I’d known to attend his service. RIP Kevin.
Lamont Simmons says
August 20, 2019 at 3:33 pmMy deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues classmates, schoolmates and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Kevin. He was a friend and classmate and is sorely missed.