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Robert Edward Ricks

Birth	:	1 May 1917 North Carolina, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2011 Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery and Annex, Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.3746900, -79.2917600
Description	:	Robert Edward Ricks, Sr., 94, died Monday, October 31, 2011 in Georgetown, SC. He was born in a logging camp in Piney Green, NC, a son of the late Jesse G. Ricks and the late Lillie Johnson Ricks on May 1, 1917. He grew up in Conway and graduated from Conway High School. He joined the Conservation Civilian Corp and helped build Myrtle Beach State Park. Mr. Ricks moved to Georgetown in 1935 to manage Scurry's Store #1 on Front Street. When International Paper began construction of the Georgetown Mill, he began a 42-year career with them. He was a supervisor in... Read More	Robert Edward Ricks, Sr., 94, died Monday, October 31, 2011 in Georgetown, SC. He was born in a logging camp in Piney Green, NC, a son of the late Jesse G. Ricks and the late Lillie Johnson Ricks on May 1, 1917. He grew up in Conway and graduated from Conway High School. He joined the Conservation Civilian Corp and helped build Myrtle Beach State Park. Mr. Ricks moved to Georgetown in 1935 to manage Scurry's Store #1 on Front Street. When International Paper began construction of the Georgetown Mill, he began a 42-year career with them. He was a supervisor in the Power Plant and Pulp Mill for a number of years. He was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and the Battery White Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mr. Ricks was also a member of the Ancient Free Masons Winyah Lodge #40 for 60 years. In 1952 he acquired a farm on Highway 521 where he raised his family and named it "Stumpy Lonesome". He loved farming and gardening and always had a variety of farm animals which he always enjoyed sharing with school children who often visited his farm. Mr. Ricks was a member of the Nation Rifle Association and an avid antique gun collector. After retiring from International Paper, he started crafting black powder rifles. He hand carved and crafted approximately 23 guns and many were made from curley maple grown on his farm. He is survived by his son, Dr. Robert E. Ricks, Jr. (Gerri) of The Villages, FL and his daughter, Margaret Ann Ricks Elliott (Jimmy) of Georgetown, three grandsons, Andrew S. Elliott (BeBe) of Myrtle Beach, Major Robert E. Ricks, III (Alex) of Fort Riley, KS and Jeffery A. Ricks (Crystal) of Orangeburg, SC and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret Buie Ricks and his grandson Rick Alan Elliott. A graveside service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Elmwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Edward G. Usher officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. --- Note: There is a Piney Green in Onslow County, NC, and another in Sampson County, NC.

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Robert Edward Ricks's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery and Annex, Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA.
When did Robert Edward Ricks death?
Robert Edward Ricks death on 31 Oct 2011 in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.3746900
Longitude: -79.2917600

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse Gary Ricks

(1890 - 1976)

Lillie Belle Bruton Ricks

(1894 - 1974)

Spouse

Margaret Buie Ricks

(1914 - 1987)

Siblings

Jesse Eugene Ricks

(1921 - 1966)

Buck Grier Ricks

(1925 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3746900, -79.2917600

2. Potter's Field Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3737200, -79.2882760

3. Georgetown Presbyterian Church
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Coordinate: 33.3782043, -79.2850723

4. Bethel AME Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3808560, -79.2858200

5. Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church
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Coordinate: 33.3691340, -79.2827410

6. Greater Saint Stephens AME Church
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Coordinate: 33.3732810, -79.3043520

7. Church of God
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Coordinate: 33.3741940, -79.3045280

8. Prince George Winyah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3689003, -79.2807999

9. Beth Elohim Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3700140, -79.2798600

10. Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3703400, -79.2777900

11. Saint Stephen's Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3702890, -79.2777490

12. Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3831470, -79.3035030

13. International Paper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3621700, -79.3083300

14. Gospel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4009750, -79.3256450

15. New Light Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.3891000, -79.3352700

16. Alderly Plantation Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3415530, -79.2392350

17. White Family Cemetery Prospect Hill
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3826100, -79.2240400

18. Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3344500, -79.3409500

19. Mount Olive Baptist Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3340800, -79.3411000

20. Saint Peters Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3173000, -79.3013470

21. Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3342018, -79.3414001

22. Arcadia Plantation Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3844440, -79.2193060

23. First Calvary Cemetery
Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4121670, -79.3627310

24. Midway Cemetery
Midway Crossroads, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate: 33.3115980, -79.3302360