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In Memory

Ricky Kinds - Class Of 2018

Ricky Kinds

Ricky L. Kinds, Jr.

May 30, 2000 ~ October 23, 2020 (age 20)

Ricky Lamar Kinds Jr., 20, of South Bend, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 12:12 AM, Friday, October 23rd from injuries sustained in a senseless act of violence.

Ricky was born on May 30th, 2000 to Antoinette Carter and Ricky Kinds Sr., in South Bend, IN. Ricky attended South Bend Community Schools and graduated from John Adams High School in 2018. After graduation, Ricky gained employment at WBBS as a maintenance technician. Ricky loved his family unconditionally. He loved playing basketball and dressing to impress. He had a smile that was contagious.

Ricky leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Antoinette Carter; his brothers, DeMarcus Halbert and Rickel Kinds of South Bend, IN: his sister, Ranijae Kinds of Indianapolis, IN; grandmothers Vanessa Taylor, Ruby Kinds and Savannah Richmond of South Bend, IN; grandfathers Al Carter Jr. (Margaret) of Detroit, MI and Willie James Crawford of Texas; great-great grandmother, Addie Shurn of South Bend, IN; great-grandmother Minnie Taylor of South Bend, IN; five uncles: Ahmad Turner-Carter, Al Michael Carter and Raymone Turner of Detroit, MI, Harry Kinds and Christopher Kinds (Latorya) of South Bend, IN, Stevie (Connie) Richmond of Simpsonville, SC and Riccardo (Charlotte) Richmond, of Fort Wayne, IN; one aunt, Cheri Richmond of South Bend, IN; one niece, DaMari Halbert and one nephew, De’Mier Kinds; great-great aunt, Ruthie Walker; nine great aunts: Deborah Taylor, Spring Taylor, Goldie Kennedy, Jackie Keys, LeChristie Carter, Kay DeBerry, Lula Hudson, Mary Kinds and Martha Ann Lloyd; eight great uncles: Clarence Taylor, Paul Taylor (Dana), Jeffery Taylor, Craig Clark (Rose), Jeffrey Carter (Cynthia), Linnell Kinds, Emmanuel Kinds and Charlie Kinds; godmothers Dacia Hartz and Brenda Dixie; god sisters Camerise Herron, Julisa Campbell, Faith Broadnax and Kierra Hairston; god brothers Cameron Stevens, Cameron Harper, Derrick Harper, and Quintin Diggins. Rick loved all his family; however, he had a special bond with cousins Skye Smith, Alvin Carter Jr., Harry Kinds Jr., and Aniya Calber; Special TTs, Sharleen, Stephanie, Stacy, Vonda, Jenelle, and Amina. Bonus TTs, Galaine, Kita, Theresa, and Nikki; special friend Zahrria Sanders; along with a host of family and friends that loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Kinds Sr.; paternal great-grandmother Bertha Carter; paternal great-grandfather Al Carter Sr.; uncles Anthony Carter, and Alvin Carter Sr.

Services for Mr. Ricky Kinds, Jr. will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Palmer Funeral Homes - West Chapel, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628. Viewing will be between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. before the beginning of services at the funeral home. Bishop Flander Carswell will officiate the service. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. – MASKS ARE REQUIRED! Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

9/15/2021 EJS