Fred Kelly Ricker

Birth date: Jul 24, 1927 Death date: Aug 11, 2017

Fred Kelly Ricker, born July 24, 1927 in Richardsville, VA departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2017, age 90, in the same residence in which he was born. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred H. Ricker and Annie L. Ri Read Obituary

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Morris W. Peters

432w ago

It was my honor to be able to attend 1SG Fred Ricker's funeral Saturday at his home church, which was only a few hundred yards from his residence in Richardsville. There he was born and died, in the same house he grew up in. Little can be said that would exceed his true patriotism to this nation. He joined the Army during World War II, stayed on through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, then retired after thirty years of continuous service to his country. He came home and stayed in the community for the rest of his life. A color guard with American flags lined the front walk of the church, which seemed so very fitting. I was pleased to be able to express my heartfelt thanks to a genuine defender of this nation. May he rest in peace forevermore and for soldiers like him who gave so much to his country, we too can rest in peace in this country tonight.

Retired 1SG Morris W. Peters, Culpeper, Va

Janet Clore Woodard

433w ago

Fred Kelly is remembered as a dear friend of my father, Francis Clore. They grew up together in the community of Richardsville, a place held very dear in both their hearts.
Attached is a picture from their younger years when they played country music with the Harding brothers and were known as the Richardsville Ramblers.
Their reunion in heaven is sweet and filled with music 🎶!

Linda Clore Sims

433w ago

Mr. Ricker, was a great friend of my father, Francis Clore. They both grew up in Richardsville. Daddy always had fond memories of Fred Kelly, as he called him. Mr. Ricker now joins my Daddy in heaven. God bless family and friends.

Vfw Auxiliary

433w ago

in honor of Fred.

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of a true friend and Veteran who gave his all for our freedom. RIP dear friend.

V.F.W. Auxiliary - Post 2524

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Maude Taylor

433w ago

in honor of Fred.

Sharing friendship with Fred has been a joy since our childhood. beginning when we were kids at the Lignum school. No one could have ask for a better friend, always a gentlemen where ever you would see him. Rest In Peace, my friend. - Maude P. Taylor

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