Jack R Rickrode Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rickrode, Jack R., 62 of Hammonton, N.J. passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018, at Bacharach Rehabilitation Center, after a brief illness with cancer that he fought courageously. Jack was born on June 17, 1955 in Hanover, PA. He graduated Hanover High School in 1973. In 1971 he became an Eagle Scout and was awarded the God & Country Merit Badge, also working as a counselor at Camp Tuckahoe. Jack served as an SP4 in the US Army from 1973 to 1976 in Germany, receiving a marksmanship badge for the rifle and grenade. He then moved to New Jersey in 1978 and worked at Bally’s Casino for 29 years as a Blackjack and Craps dealer, he was once known as the best craps dealer in Atlantic City. In 1995, he was promoted to a floor person at Bally’s before moving over to the Atlantic Club part-time for two years. After his casino years, Jack was a vendor at the flea markets, where he loved buying and selling and interacting with the other merchants and sellers. Jack loved shooting hoops from 30 feet, Delaware Park where he handicapped the races, attending rock concerts, and the many trips taken with his wife to Vegas, Ocean City Maryland, Virginia Beach and home to visit his family in Hanover, PA. Jack is predeceased by his parents Richard and Nancy Rickrode. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise of 22 years and their dog, Roxy. Jack is also survived by sister, Jill; brothers, Jerry (Sherry) and Jay, all from Hanover, PA. Also, survived by sister-in-law, Debbie (Charles Sr.) Weeks; brother-in-law, Bill (Terri) Gabriel Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Lynn Foulke, ARMC Mainland and City Divisions, Bacharach Rehabilitation Center, and AtlantiCare Hospice. A viewing will be held on Monday January 8, 2018 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 609-965-0357. Burial will be private. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society.

Jack R Rickrode

June 17, 1955 - January 4, 2018

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Jack R Rickrode

June 17, 1955 - January 4, 2018

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