Ricky Parker Morris

I never got to meet Ricky but he seemed to be my type of guy!. Always messing around with cars, trying new ventures, and always enjoying a good party! Wish when we were in England could of had time to meet him and see you Tony. We hope time will help you and Bailey-D to get over this tragedy. Would love to get together next time we come over when this covid thing is over. Love and happy thoughts. Peter and Joan. xx

Ricky I hope you have forgiven Hazel and I for making you wear a skirt. Don’t think it scarred you heart of gold, do anything for family and friends. Who came to fetch Hazel when her Dad died suddenly, yes Ricky Morris. Lovely chap – rest in peace Ricky you’ve earned it, just too soon.

I was lucky enough to know Ricky since we were kids at 16 when we worked together just down the road from the family home. I’d like to share a story of the last time me and ricky laughed together, we was in the paddock at last meeting when Ricky was in his CSCC clobber and I was riding a push bike that was too big for me and Ricky said I “mo I need to get somewhere I need a backie” and we went off wobbling through the paddock laughing like kids like we were 16 again i thought it was really funny at the time and now it’s a precious memory. I found this really hard to type this but would’ve been more difficult to say I hope more people can share they’re memories I always used to say to rick jokingly you’re the flash person I like and that still stands. Mole

Ricky i.ll never forget the early days at Fort Halsted and us zooming over to your mums house after work..you were a racer then it would be” ok last one back to mine makes the tea “and off we would race back to your house decending.on your mums house with the look on her face of laughter and smiles..i expect your Dad would think oh my god its Ricky and his work mates and Ricky would show us his Dads latest feat of engineering like Hillman Imp engines powering water jets in a homemade boat..it was so exciting going to your house to look at Dads workings and be fed by the best mum in the world..it was a privilege to know you Ricky and your amazing family..i will never forget you and will always expect you to walk around a corner and shout..hey Rob whats happening..RIP Ricky and say hello to your Dad for me.

Our relationship started as apprentices at Fort Halstead and we got on like a house on fire from the very first day. In the following years we spent a lot of time together as our common ground was discos and drinking (say no more) Ricky was always a great organiser and you only had to put an idea in his head and he sorted it. A night out to celebrate anything!! Work, he could turn his hands to anything and was again a brilliant organiser with exceptionally high standards even in those days he seemed to know everyone and everyone knew of him. I loved the bloke he was a true friend and will be sorely missed. See you when I get there mate.

What a guy ! A genuine lovely one at that that and he would always brighten your day with his cheeky banter and huge welcoming smile. It was truly a real pleasure to know you Ricky, I just wish I had spent more time in your company. R.I.P. My friend, well when your not racing around the stars x.

I have known Ricky my whole life. As a close family friend while I was growing up he was ever-present at parties and events. He was such a joy to be around, his happy and talkative personality made it so easy to chat with him. I have many fond memories of Ricky but I’ve attached a photo of the one that without a doubt will stick with me the longest, and I’m sure one that he’d rather everyone forgot. You can almost hear him explaining about the invisible oil spill on the corner exit. Ricky, it was a pleasure to have known you and you will be sorely missed by a world with a little less laughter now. R.I.P

I became part of the family marrying Ricky’s cousin in 2010. At every family get together he always went out of his way to make me feel welcome. He was so easy to get on with due to his welcoming ways and he’s funny character. We ended up golf buddies until he dumped golf (and me) to get back in to his true passion, racing cars with his brother. We carried on laughing though at family do’s (see pics attached after a cricket injury at a family get together) and throughout the years through our whatsapp messages to each other, often exchanging rude and funny videos or the occasional banging tune ! Ricky, it’s obvious to see from all these lovely messages since you passed that you have left a legacy behind you of great memories and there is so much love for you which just goes to show what a top man you were. Sleep well Ricky.

I was lucky enough to share some great memories and some great times with you over the years. nights out, and snowboarding holidays.You had so much energy for life not a moment wasted .great company you all ways seemed to make me lol.You also had a lot of time for everyone.A true legend in my eyes and what I call a diamond geezer in every way.sadly missed but never forgotten by a long shot R.I.P my friend it was a pleasure to know you Ricky.good bless you  Bradley and Nicky and the boys

From the moment I walked into a sea of faces at Sylvia’s birthday family get together at the age of 17, you made me feel welcome. I will always be eternally grateful to you for picking Neil up after his seizure and giving him a job for 6 months. A job which he thoroughly enjoyed as he got time to spend with you (plus he has picked up so many top tips for DIY!) Who is Neil going to text at 5am when he can’t sleep now! We will miss you tremendously. Sleep well xx

Amazing man, I feel very honoured to have known him. Always made me laugh, RIP Ricky God bless

You are the ⭐️ there is a loss i will never forget..I promise to you I will come out of my shell because you made me get out of that .. I will always love you and I Will spend the rest of my life showing you you made a difference… thank you for being my friend foe over twenty years… you are a loss to all that have known you.. I promise you now I will live my life in the fast lane and make up for your loss to the wot.. Ricky u oh are my inspiration, my friend , and my friend I will never forget you .Xx Thank you From now on I promise I will live my life the way you would have wanted doe me thank you the only one legend

I worked with Ricky at the hospital, and he was an absolute angel. He went above and beyond every time to get things right, sort things out, and go the extra mile for the patients and staff. I could always count on Ricky, and I think he probably gave it the largest at my leaving do! A legend we’ll all remember and miss. Thanks for everything, Ricky

Goodbye “Ricky number plate” – always a smile, always in a hurry, always helping somebody out. Your family tributes say it all, so here’s to you, with respect, when we can once again raise a glass in the bar, from everyone at the Grasshopper on the Green. The words to your music ring true “shine on”.

Ricky my friend will miss you loads only known for 5 years but you made them a great 5 years you always cheered me up when I was down Best friend anyone could ask for. Love you mate god bless RIP

I new Ricky from our days at Fort Halstead as apprentices he was always up to something and always a step ahead of getting caught for it . His life was in the fast lane not only on the track I remember one day sitting in a pub discussing adventure only to find a whirlwind had started and off he went to Spain to buy a beach concession returning with a Bar instead. In the months leading up to our immigration to Spain we lived together in West Wickham which was interesting on many levels We started plans and on the day of departure had to return from Dover remembering he’d left the money in the freezer . Eventually arriving in Spain Colin and Ricky spent the night on the beach after an introduction bender awaking in sleeping bags on Benidorm beach about 1 in the afternoon (31 Deg) yep they must have looked great . Subsequent weeks disappeared in a drunken haze but the energy and dedication Ricky always gave started to get us noticed . By every copper and freeloader in Benidorm and it ended up quite lively For the record we had the first video bar in Spain , no that’s an epitaph. made Jack Shite and nearly lost a liver but what fun . One day advertising the live Bruno fight , we’ll sort of ! Danny recorded it in the Uk and flew it over same day . No social media then (Thank god) well it was a great success , indeed so successful we couldn’t serve from the bar , the road was blocked and the police were called , didn’t take a tanner !! Eventually our livers gave up and we returned to the Uk . but I remember Ricky saying to me on his return flight there were three people wearing our pub Tee shirts . RANDYS Video Bar we were famous for 5 mins Ricky would always be that famous person glowing smile warm heart and energy levels to match He was a family man and loyal friend he gave me some of the best times in my life and his memory will never be forgotten a lovely man and genuine friend RIP my mate and give em he’ll look out for another beach concession xx