Mr. Willie Russell Ricks age 82 of Jonesboro passed away February 16, 2023. Mr. Ricks was a member of Oak Park Church. He is survived by his loving wife: Lillie Ricks; children: John F. Ricks of NY, Debra R. (Charles) Dobbins of Stockbridge, and Lisa Floyd of CA; brother: Jesse (Maureen) Ricks of MD; sister: Lillie Mae Ricks of NY; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday February 25, 2023 at Oak Park Church with Pastor David Scott officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 1 PM before the service at the church. The burial will follow at Morrow Cemetery.