[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E645-E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SCOUTMASTER JIM RICARD

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, on May 15, 2017, a 
Celebration of the Resurrected Life of Jim Ricard took place at Faith 
Lutheran Church of West Columbia, South Carolina. Services were 
lovingly conducted by Pastor M. David Kiel who eulogized that Jim 
``made a difference in our part of the world.'' The Wilson family 
especially appreciates Jim's service as Scoutmaster of Troop 1, where 
our four sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scouts.
  The following thoughtful obituary was included in the church 
bulletin:

       Haskel James ``Jim'' Ricard Jr., a baptized Christian and 
     lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church, entered into God's 
     loving embrace on May 12, 2017. He was born January 4, 1942 
     in Springdale, South Carolina. He was the oldest son of Hack 
     and Melva Ricard.
       Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, JoAnn S. Ricard, 
     and three children, Jamey Ricard (Jeanne), Juston Ricard 
     (Tammy), and Joni Coleman (Brad). His grandchildren are 
     Tanner, Jacob, Sydney, Josie, Jayne, and sister-in-law, 
     Cindy. He was predeceased by his brother, Bobby Ricard.

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       After graduating from Brookland-Cayce High School, he 
     worked for Baker Equipment Company before starting his own 
     business, Ricard's Welding. After earning his Eagle Scout 
     Award as a young man, he later served as Scoutmaster of Troop 
     1. He received both the Silver Beaver and Lamb Award. He 
     served in the South Carolina National Guard in the 133rd MP 
     Company.
       Blessed be the memory of Haskel James ``Jim'' Ricard Jr.