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"Mr. Ricks" is how Sandra, my wife, and I, and our boys, Malcus and Jahson, knew him. Mr
Ricks was our boys elementary Physical Education teacher and had a heart of 'Gold'. He was
like a 'gentle giant' to the students who always seemed to enjoy being around him and he with
the students. He was friendly and always stretching his hand forth to greet with a hand-shake
and hug. He had a great personality that was warm, but assertive which was a perfect
combination for the students. He continued to encourage them to as far as their capabilities
allowed. He will be greatly missed, but we are glad that our paths crossed on our journeys.
Below is his obituary published in the NJ Courier News paper. -- Michael Clarke
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AGE: 65 • Hillsborough
Clarence C. "Ricky" Ricks, Jr., 65, departed this life Tues., Aug. 26, 2014 at home. Born in
Montclair, he lived in Piscataway before moving to Hillsborough 5 years ago. He was a 1968
graduate of East Orange High School and graduated Seton Hall University where he was the
first African American quarterback. 'Ricky' as he was called by his family and friends, taught at
Vernon L. Davey Junior High School in East Orange before teaching at Woodland School in
Plainfield for 17 years retiring in 2013.
He is predeceased by his sister Marie Ephraim. Surviving is a son Ryan C. Ricks; 2 daughters
Rashunda Jules (Dale, Sr.) and Lael Carter (Leroy); 2 grandchildren Tori and Dale Jules, Jr.; his
parents Dolores G. and Clarence C. Ricks, Sr.; 2 sisters Joyce Mishoe (Gary) and Dolores Ricks; 1
niece Qituwra Osby and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Sat. 10am in Crescent Ave. Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield. There
will be no public viewing, but the family will greet friends Fri. from 6-8pm in the church.
Arrangements by Brown's Funeral Home. www.brownsfuneralhome.net.
Funeral Home
Brown's Funeral Home Inc
122 Plainfield Ave Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-4241
Published in Courier News on Aug. 28, 2014
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?n=Clarence-
Ricks&pid=172268318#sthash.9zCEfNjs.dpuf
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