Roy E. Rickards, age 76, of Frankford, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Roy was born in Frankford, DE on May 10, 1947 son of the late Raymond Rickards, Sr. and the late Florence (Wharton) Rickards.  After graduating Lord Baltimore High School in Ocean View, DE he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Roy retired as a heavy equipment operator with Cygent Construction Company.  He continued to serve his community as a lifetime member of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company and was a member of VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View, DE.  Roy was a loving father and grandfather and had a true passion for animals particularly his pets, Ace, Clown and Ellen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond "Rick" Rickards, Jr.  Roy is survived by his daughter, Jacquelyn Wade and her husband, David of Dagsboro, DE and two grandchildren, Jordan Banks and his girlfriend, Bradley Janson of Middletown, DE and Izzy Wade of Dagsboro, DE.  Roy is also survived by his longtime companion, Falyn Tingle of Frankford, DE; a sister-in-law, Betty Jean Rickards of Ocean View, DE and a niece, Pam Browne and her husband, Mark.

A service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Roy's name to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, 35554 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE 19967 or the Brandywine Valley SPCA www.bvspca.org