Robert Floyce Rickard Sr.,73,of Kearneysville,WV passed away Sunday,April 22,2012,at his home.
    Born on October 8,1938,in Millville,WV,he was the son of the late Floyce N. and Rachael Painter Rickard.
  He was of the Baptist faith, a lifelong farmer and a retiree of Charles Town Races.
He is survived by two daughters,Wanda Rickard and Sandra Biller; four sons Robert Rickard Jr.,Thomas Rickard,Charles Rickard,and Timothy Rickard;17grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was proceded by his wife,Bonnie Sue, in 2009;three sisters,Arlene Silveous,Geneva Thomas and MaryThomas;and two brothers,Bert and Amon Rickard.