William Thomas Ricketts, Sr.
April 25, 1929 – January 5, 2021
William Thomas Ricketts, Sr., 91, of Lothian passed away January 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1929 at home in Barnesville, MD to James Walter Sr. and Hattie (Case) Ricketts. William was raised on the family farm in Barnesville and moved to Washington, DC in 1947 to live with his sister and try to find work. He met Margaret Pumphrey while in DC and they were married on June 11, 1949 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Forestville. William learned the construction trade and eventually started his own business, W.T. Ricketts General Contracting, building over 60 homes during his 40-year career in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, and Calvert County, as well as DC and Alexandria, VA. He built a stellar reputation as a talented, honest, hardworking man. William retired in 1989 and became a full-time cattle farmer. He was a member of Epiphany Episcopal Church and in his spare time he enjoyed vegetable gardening, working, and rebuilding tractors. He also enjoyed many daily visitors seeking advice. He was gifted with speaking the truth and had a quick-witted sense of humor.
William was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Louise Ricketts and daughter Margaret Rose Mencer. He is survived by his children Joan Ricketts Locke of Warrenton, VA, Terry Ricketts Redell and husband Louie of King George, VA, Billy Ricketts of Florida, and Buddy Ricketts and wife Liz of Lothian, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
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5 Jan 2021
10:01pm
Joanie I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Tommy. My heart breaks for you and the rest of the family. Sending prays and hugs.
Your cousin Dot
City
Daytona Beach
State
Fl
5 Jan 2021
10:48pm
I am so sorry to hear this. When I recently realized how close he lived to me I wanted to sneak in one day and pay him a visit. My sincere condolences to his family.
City
Harwood
State
MD
6 Jan 2021
11:12am
Joan, Terry, Billy and Buddy May the grace of God shine on you as you mourn the loss of your precious Dad. Guided by the light of those he once loved and lost he is with them once more. 🙏🙏
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
6 Jan 2021
5:10pm
Joanie, Terry, Billy & Buddy: We send our thoughts, love and prayers to all of you and your family. Your Dad was an amazing presence in my life; a wonderful, strong man with kindness, wisdom and a keen wit. He will be missed by all who were honored to know him. Love, Marty and Doug
City
Warrenton
State
VA
7 Jan 2021
9:55pm
I am thinking about your family and praying your father is at peace. He was so kind to me when I used to hang around your house as a child. I remember him joking and teasing me in a kind way. I thought the world of him 😇💖
City
Waldorf
State
Maryland
8 Jan 2021
8:09pm
My condolences to the family. I never met Mr Ricketts, but I sure loved hearing Joan telling stories about visits with Dad. He loved and was loved.
City
Bealeton
State
VA
27 Jan 2021
3:43pm
On behalf of the Perdue AgriBusiness Grain Elevator I wish to convey our most sincere sympathies to the Family of Mr. Ricketts on his passing. We shall always remember him as a good neighbor, good farmer, good friend, and a loyal customer of our agricultural services. He will be sorely missed by the South County agricultural community.
City
Lothian
State
MD
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Joanie I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Tommy. My heart breaks for you and the rest of the family. Sending prays and hugs.
Your cousin Dot
I am so sorry to hear this. When I recently realized how close he lived to me I wanted to sneak in one day and pay him a visit. My sincere condolences to his family.
Joan, Terry, Billy and Buddy May the grace of God shine on you as you mourn the loss of your precious Dad. Guided by the light of those he once loved and lost he is with them once more. 🙏🙏
Joanie, Terry, Billy & Buddy: We send our thoughts, love and prayers to all of you and your family. Your Dad was an amazing presence in my life; a wonderful, strong man with kindness, wisdom and a keen wit. He will be missed by all who were honored to know him. Love, Marty and Doug
I am thinking about your family and praying your father is at peace. He was so kind to me when I used to hang around your house as a child. I remember him joking and teasing me in a kind way. I thought the world of him 😇💖
My condolences to the family. I never met Mr Ricketts, but I sure loved hearing Joan telling stories about visits with Dad. He loved and was loved.
On behalf of the Perdue AgriBusiness Grain Elevator I wish to convey our most sincere sympathies to the Family of Mr. Ricketts on his passing. We shall always remember him as a good neighbor, good farmer, good friend, and a loyal customer of our agricultural services. He will be sorely missed by the South County agricultural community.