Thomas A. "Tommy" Ricketts

Thomas A. "Tommy" Ricketts, 54, of Abbeville, husband of Darilyn King Ricketts, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to William Clarence Ricketts and Barbara Ware Ricketts. Tommy was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church and a devoted employee of Little River Electric Cooperative in Abbeville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife and children. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend to all that knew him. Tommy is survived by his wife of 34 years of the home; two sons, Thad Ricketts and his wife April, and Dustan Ricketts all of Abbeville; a daughter, Jessica Ricketts of Abbeville; his parents of Abbeville; two brothers, Darrell Ricketts of Aynor, SC and Terry Ricketts of Abbeville; a step-grandson, Blake Tumblin; and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 4:30PM on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home. A Celebration of Tommy's life will begin at 5:00PM outside the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robbie Burton and Rev. Arnold Johnson officiating. The employees of Little River Electric will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions, in memory of Tommy, may be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Ricketts family.