Clifton E. Ricks

Bartow - Clifton E. Ricks, 88, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence of respiratory failure. Born December 3, 1924 in Rockledge, GA, Mr. Ricks was a resident of Bartow since 1957, moving from Dublin, GA, . He was a shipping foreman for W.R. Grace Phosphate for many years. He was a graduate of Rockledge, GA High School. Mr. Ricks worked the family farm in Rockledge for several years before moving to Bartow. He is survived by his wife: Lexie L. Ricks & a daughter: Melissa Harrell both of Bartow; two sons: Kenneth Ricks, Bartow & Lynn Ricks, Tallahassee; brother: Joel Ricks, Jacksonville; two sisters: Jean Crisp (John), Ennis, TX & Joy Horton (Bob), Greensboro, NC; grandson: Travis Harrell (Sara), Bartow; great grandson: Gus Harrell, Bartow. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Gandy Cemetery, Connersville. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clifton E. Ricks, please visit our flower store.