John Thomas Ricks Obituary
In loving memory of John Thomas Ricks of Pekin, Illinois, who departed this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 89. John Thomas leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Thomas Ricks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George A. Ricks and Lillian Wallace Ricks; his former wife Phyllis Millington-Ricks; his daughter Tammy Allen; his daughter-in-law Charlotte Ricks; his grandson Troy Martin; and his sisters, Phyllis Everett, Evelyn Wood and Patricia Stroud.
He is survived by: his wife Linda M. Gardner; his children, Daniel Ricks, Charles Ricks (Denene), Vicky Benedict (Kenneth), Tina Huggins and Danielle Martin; his grandchildren, Kevin, Amy, Wendy, John, Thomas, Joseph, Rebecca, Mary, Shawn of Joey, D. J., Trevor, Chase, Ryan, Courtney and Stephanie; his great grandchildren, Hunter, Levi, Hannah, Emma, Aristotle, Evan, Riley, Johnny, Emmett, Eli, Alen, Kyndel, Aiden, Toby, Whit and Cynthia; and his pet Katie.
