“C.J.” Charles L. Ricks Jr., 26, died in Lakeland Nov. 16, 2014.
He was a member of Forgotten Fallen and loved his music and performing. He also enjoyed writing, fishing, frog gigging and “swamp shrimping.”
He is survived by his son, Waylon Cain Ricks; parents, Kim Quinn, Shannon Quinn, Charles Ricks and Lester Bennett; siblings, Justin Bennett, Jessica Holmes, Brandi Page, Stacie Bennett, Olivia Bennett, Kyle Ricks, Chad Grassel and Josh Grassel; maternal grandparents, James and Mary McDowell; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Betty Ricks; uncles, Michael McDowell, Ricky Ricks (Danielle) and Brian Ricks (Michelle); aunts, Lori McDonough (Tim), Wendy Myers and Christi Garcia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. C.J. will be missed dearly by his loving family and friends.
A funeral service was held Nov. 25, at Wells Memorial. Burial followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
