Alvin Bernard "Tennessee" Ricks

Mr. Alvin Bernard “Tennessee” Ricks was a native of Leighton, Alabama.  Mr. Ricks was born May 4, 1965, in Colbert County, Alabama. He departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  He joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  He attended Colbert County High School, where he graduated in 1984. “Tennessee” was a member of the football team while at Colbert County High School.  He was previously employed by Oakley Forest Product for many years. 

“Tennessee” was proceeded in death by his mother:  Gernice Ricks; father: Harry Bates; sisters: Virginia Lewis; Pansy Bates; Brothers: Henderson Qualls, Alphonso Lewis and Emmitt Ricks; Stepdaughter: Sheneka Davis.

 He leaves to cherish his memories and honor his life; Son: Javien Davis;

Sisters: Sarah Ann Qualls - Sheffield, AL; Elizabeth (Norris) Denton - Muscle Shoals, AL; Lovie (William) Softley – Tuscumbia, AL, Patricia Hawkins – Columbia, TN; Regina Ricks – Leighton, AL

Brothers: David (Brenda) Ricks – Muscle Shoals AL, Henry (Sally) Lewis – Florence, AL

Stepchildren: Justin (Ashley) Davis – Courtland, AL; Deborah Jackson and Santana Davis – Florence, AL

Special Uncle: Willie West – Leighton, AL

Special Niece & Nephew: Sharee: Skimp” Almond & Rodreggcuz “Reek” Horrison – Tuscumbia AL

Special Great niece: Jernarie “Juicy” Almond- Tuscumbia AL

Special Friend: Amy Murray- Leighton AL

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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