Cedric Dean Ricks was born on September 29, 1966, to the parents of Vonell Ricks and the late Frankie Dean Ricks. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he was also baptized. Cedric spent his       formative years in the Detroit and North Lamar School District. He received his diploma from North Lamar High School. After graduation, Cedric enlisted into the United States Navy; later receiving an honorable  discharge.

If you knew Cedric, also known as "Peanut" or "Blue", you knew he enjoyed spending time with his family. His father was his hero and he adored his mother. Everyone who has met Cedric consistently spoke about his kindness, his infectious laugh and smile, and his humor. He had a passion for being a mechanic. He loved working on and fixing cars. His talent didn't stop there he was also into landscaping with his cousin Darren, hunting, fishing and making people laugh.

Loved ones he join in eternal life his maternal  and paternal grandparents, his father Frankie D. Ricks and his nephew Trennell Keith Harvey Ricks.

Cedric leaves behind to mourn his absence and cherish his memories his son Cedrick D.ean Ricks; his wife Jackie Ricks; his mother Vonell Ricks; brothers: Alton Ricks, Byron Ricks (Jennifer) and Brandon Ricks; one sister Lacresia D. Adams (Darwin); step children: Stefon Bass and Tierra Rucker along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.