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Cecil Allen Ricks
10/16/1943 - 07/02/2026
Cecil Allen Ricks, 82 of Bracey, passed away at his home on July 2, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born October 16, 1943 in Portsmouth, VA. Cecil was predeceased by his loving wife Natalie just this past Easter Day. They met 59 years ago and after only 5 weeks of dating, realized their love for one another and were married. Together, they enjoyed life, raising their three sons and creating wonderful memories.
He is survived by two sons, Chad Ricks (Kelly) of Aylett,VA and Carey Ricks of Bracey, VA; two brothers, William “Billy” Ricks (Peggy) of Suffolk, VA and Charles Ricks (Eileen) of Bristow, VA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many additional relatives and friends. He was additionally predeceased by his son, Craig Ricks. After serving in the Air Force the Vietnam Era, he joined the Portsmouth Police Department, achieving a
position of Detective and serving 27 years before retiring and continued forth his dedication to his career to become a 50 plus year member of the Police Association of VA, an accomplishment he was most proud of. After retiring, he and Natalia relocated to the River Ridge Community, spending 30 amazing years there, where he became an active golfer and Pro Shop attendee. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ricks family.
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About Us
At Crowder-Hite-Crews we’ve always been proud to say that we are large enough to serve and small enough to care. When you choose us, we consider this a sacred trust between your family and ours. We offer a full range of funeral service, whether for a traditional funeral or cremation, and we are able to assist families worldwide. In February of 2004 we installed a crematorium to better serve our cremation families. We now do all cremations in our facility, saving transport to another location for this service. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the cremation process.
Family owned and operated since 1972.
Situated on a 3-acre pastoral setting.
1st Place in Reader’s Choice for Funeral Service (17 years running).
Staff members are active in many civic organizations in the area, including Lions, Rotary, Moose Lodge, Masons, Ruritan, and Chamber of Commerce.
Owners are former Presidents of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Southside Funeral Directors Association.
We always help you apply for Social Security and Veterans benefits!
We also help with completing life insurance claim forms.
Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home & Crematory
PO Box 422
1504 N. Mecklenburg Ave.
South Hill, VA 23970
Local (434) 447-7171
Fax (434) 447-3212
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To the Ricks family, sorry for the loss of your Father Cecil Allen Ricks. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time.
Your friend
Nicky Hernandez
Son
You will be missed by all. Glad you will see mom and Craig again as well as all our family we have lost. Till I see you again I love you.