John Owen Ricketts

John Owen Ricketts, 66 of Richmond, passed away July 22, 2019 in the comfort of his home after a long battle with cancer. Born June 2, 1953, he was a son of the late Bernard Ricketts Sr. and Juanita Ricketts. He grew up in Richmond and went to Thomas Jefferson High School.

John attended horticulture classes at the local community college. He loved working in the garden and being out in his yard. He enjoyed cooking, biking and working on his computer.

John worked for Greater Richmond Transit company as a diesel mechanic for many years and then various jobs in the automotive industry until retirement.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Bernard Ricketts Jr. (Glenda); Daughters Elizabeth and Karen Ricketts (Jason), son Owen Ricketts (Priscilla), three grandchildren Davis and Eloise Crane and Isabella Ricketts, Nieces Ashley Riccio (Ricky), Lauren Morris (Jamie), Emily Guynn (Jack), along with several extended family members and countless friends.

A special thanks to At Home Care Hospice (Sylvia, Alicia, and Jasmine) and to the caregivers Renita, Kenya, Ceria, Sally and Sophia for their wonderful care of John in his final days.

A celebration of John’s life will be held from 10am to noon on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel.