Deacon William L. "Bill" Ricks

Deacon William L. "Bill" Ricks, age 78, of Wake Forest, departed this life on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, May 9, 2025, Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh.  The Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu, Pastor, Officiating.  Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service.  Interment, Church Cemetery.  Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the funeral home. 

Survivors; wife, Peggy M. Ricks; daughters, Dierdra L. Ricks and Dana L. Ricks; grandson, Sgt. Donavan M. Hicks (US Army); siblings, Gwendolyn Ricks, Herbert Ricks (Beverly), Kenneth Ricks and Karen Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

The family will receive friends at the home, 941 Federal House Ave., Wake Forest.