HeelSpur Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Received word a little while ago that long time South Greene High School coach Larry Neal Ricker has passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. I do not have further details. May he rest in peace and may God comfort his family and the South Greene community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haywood808 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I had just received a text about this, but wanted to confirm it before I posted anything...I guess I was hoping it wasn't true. My prayers are with his family. This is a very sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krichunaka Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Sad, sad news. This has to be devastating to the School and community. He was obviously known as a Great Coach. He was more: He was a tremendous, and very tough football player. God Bless his family and your great school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopallday Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 To the Ricker family.. May God bless your family and be with them through this time. My prayers go out to you. Justin Wimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsmokymnts Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear about Coach Ricker. My prayers go out to him and his family. He was a great teacher and coach! Also, my prayers are with Chris Ricker whom I went to high school with and his daughter and family as well. No more suffering Coach! You will always be remembered at SGHS and all over the State of Tennessee! (Graduate of the class of 1977) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haywood808 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Here is a link to an article regarding Coach Ricker: http://www.greenevillesun.com/story/309172. The full obituary has not been posted yet. I will add another link when it is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etnmom Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 So glad that Coach Ricker was around for his induction. He was a great coach and a fierce warrior. Even his accident couldn't hinder his love of basketball. Bet there are lots of East Tennessee coaches and players that can honestly say they learned a lesson from playing against Coach Ricker at South Greene. He will be fondly and respectfully remembered. Prayers going out to his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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