Jerry Ricks

Jerry Joe Ricks, 70, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born June 12, 1945. He attended Escambia High School. He retired from Winn Dixie as a meat cutter and was a member of First Pentecostal Church, Pensacola. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julious and Jewel Ricks; and his granddaughter, Hope Gould. He is survived by his loving wife or 46 years, Linda; three daughters, Mindy of Pensacola, Ginger (Thomas) of Pensacola, and Jolene (Rodney) of Pensacola; three grandchildren, Sarah Wayland, Juliette and Gabriella Gould; and his sister, Connie Woodward. A Wake will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at First Pentecostal Church (6500 North W Street, Pensacola, Florida.) The Family would like to thank EMS and the Fire Department. The outstanding care he received during his stay at West Florida Hospital ICU Unit. Also, a special thank you to nurse Michael and nurse Brent who loved on him and our family during this difficult time.