Billy B. Ricketts of Yucca Valley passed away May 21, 2012, at his home. He was 72 years old. He retired from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California after 21 years of service. Billy is survived by Bess, his wife of 52 years of marriage; son Bryan Ricketts of Hemet; daughter Brenette MacIntosh of Lincoln; son-in-law Steve MacIntosh of Lincoln; grandson Sean MacIntosh of Lincoln; brother Harvey Ricketts of Calimesa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of the Valley Catholic Church in Yucca Valley. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all his family and friends.