Gregory Thomas
Rickards, 73
Gregory Thomas Rickards departed this life on November 16, 2023 at Tideal Health. He died from COVID-19 and respiratory problems. Greg graduated from Wi-Hi in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy in 19770. He went to meterology school and stayed there until 1977.
In 1978 he joined the Maryland Army National Guard and was later promoted to a full time position in the Guard, He began his career as ab administrator with the Crisfield Armory and several years later was promoted to a recruiter. He received several awards for being chosen as the Chief Recruiter for the State of Maryland. He served a total of 37 years in the service.
He was pre-deceased by his wife, Sharon Banks; his mother and father, Mildred and Bob Rickards; his sister, Bonnie Starns; and his brother, Jack Rickards.
A full Navy ceremony will be held on Saturday, Apri 6 at 1:00 P.M. at the American Legion Post 64 in Salisbury, Maryland. Pit ham and SC bbq will be served. Any additioinal sides will be appreciated.