Robert Dale Ricketts

RICKETTS, ROBERT DALE age 84, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Medilodge of Montrose, MI. Funeral Services will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 515 Bush St., Grand Blanc, MI. Pastor Patrick England officiating. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc and Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. to Noon at the Church. Robert was born June 5, 1928 in Flint, MI to parents Dale and Emma (Blondin) Ricketts. He was a long time member of the Grand Blanc United Methodist Church and the Flushing Masonic Lodge and a member of the American Legion. Robert retired from G.M. S.P.O. Surviving are children Dale (Sylvia) Ricketts of Lakeland, FL., Michael (Vilma) Ricketts of St. Petersburg, FL., Danny (Georgeann) Ricketts of Flushing; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Ray (Jane) Ricketts of Melbourn, FL.; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Joyce Ricketts August 3, 2011; brothers Thomas Ricketts and Patrick Ricketts. Condolences may be left on-line at www.hillfh.com