Leslie Lynn Ricks, son of Elvin & Leatress Ricks, left this world but not our hearts. He lived life to the fullest, touching people's hearts and giving back as much as he could. He loved being part of the Wiz Kids program with his best friend Greg. He was a leader and organizer during the OKC bombing, spearheading efforts to bring food to the survivors and rescue workers. He again helped during the May 3rd tornado. He loved to ride, despite his accidents; he kept going, hoping to ride all 48 states. He has taken 2 weeks to ride all the states east of the Mississippi as an excuse to go to Founders day. He was also fortunate enough to visit the home of Picasso, one of his favorite artists. He was a great dinner pal. He loved to harass managers or chat about hockey. He could chat with anyone. You couldn't go anywhere with him without people coming up to say hello.
He is survived by:
• Daughter, Cassandra Ricks
• Sister, Joy Rogers and her husband Buddy and almost sister: Beverly Clark
• 2 step-daughters, Paige Nation and her husband Austin, Palmer Jabaly and her husband Paul
• Grandchild, Rowan Nation
• Baby Momma wife: Maggie Ricks
• 2 other ex-wives,
• Nephews: Michael Bayne Rogers and wife Jeannette and Mark Rogers
• Niece: LaDonna Rogers
• Numerous long time best friends
• and 1,000's he helped.
• 2 Great-nieces & 3 Great-nephews
He has gone to the final paradise leaving the rest of us to find "another perfect day in paradise."