J.F. Ricks Death, Obituary – J.F. Ricks, who had spent his whole life in Cadiz, Kentucky and had lived to the age of 82 when he passed away on December 12th, 2022 in the Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz, Kentucky, was a resident of Cadiz the entire time of his life. It was on January 18, 1940 in Trigg County, Kentucky, that he was born to his parents, Earlie Preston Ricks and Annie Maud (Noel) Ricks, who have both passed away since then. He was named after his father. Earlie Preston Ricks was his father, and he was the son. He was an avid supporter of the auto racing series Nascar and had worked as a contractor for a number of years, during which time he was also self-employed.
In addition, he was a race enthusiast. In his later years, some of his favorite things to do included fishing, metal detecting, and playing the part of “J” with his grandchildren. Metal detecting was another one of his hobbies. He attended the Cadiz Baptist Church regularly throughout the entirety of his life and was a devout member there. In addition to his own parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Betty Thomas Ricks, as well as his infant son, Timothy Darren Ricks. Both of these people were his immediate family members. These two individuals were both members of his immediate family.
Additionally, in some communities, people will refer to him as the “first born son.” He is survived by his three sons, Jeff Ricks, Trent Ricks, and Joey Ricks, all of Cadiz; nine grandchildren, Zach Ricks, Zane (Savannah) Ricks, Zach Herndon, Kacie Ricks, Victoria “Tori” Ricks, Alexandria “Lexi” Ricks, Olivia “Livi” Ricks, and Maria “Mari Kate” Ricks; and three step grandchildren. He also leaves behind three step-grandchildren.