Franklin J. Ricketson was born November 10, 1947, to Betty Jane Flint Ricketson and Jason Edwin Ricketson they preceded him in demise. His solely sister, Patricia Ricketson additionally preceded him in demise. He married Sharon Rust on October 25, 1975; she survives. Frank can be survived by his beloved youngsters, Nicole Ricketson Johnson and husband Tracy of Sulphur Springs, Mark Simmons and spouse Michelle of Frisco, Karie Ricketson of Sulphur Springs, and Jason Ricketson and spouse Jennifer of Sulphur Springs. Grandchildren, Christopher Sorley and spouse Jaci of Sulphur Springs, McKenzie Sorley Money and husband Christopher of Como, Shayne Simmons of Frisco, Shelbi Ricketson, Colton Ricketson of Sulphur Springs, and nice grandchildren Saylor and Kane Sorley of Sulphur Springs and Abel Money of Como.
Frank grew up within the oil fields of West Texas and graduated from Kermit High School. He was a graduate of Sul Ross State University in Alpine Texas. After commencement he attended the Texas Game Warden Academy at Texas A&M in College Station and was assigned to Franklin County as the primary Game Warden on Lake Cypress Springs. Franks obligation stations included Sierra Blanca, Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant, Amarillo, Tyler, San Angelo, and Brownwood the place he retired on the rank of Major Game Warden. One of Franks best accomplishments was serving for 32 years as a Game Warden in Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Graveside providers can be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Union Hill Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Pallbearers can be Buddy Williams, Bill Reese, Christopher Sorley, Shayne Simmons, Tracy Johnson, Jason Ricketson, and Colton Ricketson. Visitation can be held from 6:00 to eight:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Frank handed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Arrangements are underneath the course of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
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