Benjamin James Ricketts Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2019, at the age of 86, Benjamin James Ricketts (Wadesboro, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Evan Thomas Jefferson Ricketts and Lila Orene Freeman Ricketts; his wife Doris Sings Ricketts; his son-in-law David Kiker; his stepmother Bertha Ricketts; and his siblings, Paul Ricketts, Betty Baldwin and Carolyn Brewer.
He is survived by: his children, Sharon Ricketts of Wadesboro, Barry Ricketts (Beth) of Southern Pines, Dennis Ricketts (Jacqueline) of Wadesboro, Judy Sellers (Chris) of Cheraw, SC, Connie Kiker of Polkton and Tony Ricketts (Wendy) of Wadesboro; his grandchildren, Chuck Williamson, Ben Soileau (Hannah), Brittany Soileau, Callie Huneycutt (Greg), Michael Ricketts, Dylan Ricketts, Jake Ricketts, Kristy Vouigt, Courtney Sellers, Spencer Sellers, Brett Kiker (Kailey), McKayla Ricketts and Trace Ricketts; his great grandchild Charley Williamson; his brother Earl Ricketts of Wadesboro; and his stepsiblings, George Honeycutt of Newport News, VA and Shirley Harward of Polkton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3373 Country Club Rd., Wadesboro, NC 28170.
