Ericst Ricks a beautiful baby boy was born February 18, 1989 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Ozzie Fields and Eileen Ricks.

Ericst affectionately called,"Lil E" was educated in the public schools of St. Lucie County graduating from Fort PIerce Central High School.

Ericst Loved his family, football and hanging with his friends. Ericst was employed as a laborer in the construction industry for years.

On Monday, June 29, 2020 the Lord called Ericst Home to be with Him. Ericst was precedded in death by his father, Ozzie Fields and cousin, Kwaneca Ferguson.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his children,Erica Ricks, Eriyonna Ricks, Ericst Ricks Jr., Jayce Newton; mother, Eileen (Bobby) Ricks; sister, Pricella Spears; aunt, Keisha Brunson; uncle, Allen (Liz) Ricks; brothers, Joesph Ferguson and Antonio Ferguson; nephews, Aaron, Jayquavious and Antonio; nieces, Dawnquavious & A'myra ; bestfriend, Willie Dorsey and Horace Brown; cousins, Toneshia Clayton, Tomathias Beauford, Georvarius Collins, Desmond Jones, Daneca Ferguson, Shameka Ferguson, Travian Ferguson, Carrington Ferguson, Roland Ferguson, Moses Briggs, and a host of other loving relatives and sorrowing friends.

Friends of the Family may pay their respects from 5 -7 at Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Friday, July 3, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held at 12 NOON, Saturday, July 4, 2020.Although many venues have opened and the restrictions of COVID 19 have been relaxed, we here at Stone Brothers Funeral Homes are still enforcing the guidelines set forth by the CDC and FDOH to protect our families and our staff. We ask that you respect this, as it could very well save your life. We also ask that you acknowledge and execute the 6 ft. social distancing guidelines, as well.

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