Jonathan Harold Bricker
March 9, 1967 ~ February 5, 2020
Born in:
New York, NY
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jonathan Harold Bricker, 52, of Asheville, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence.
Born in NY to Judah Bricker and the late Ruth Nilsen Bricker, he attended Chapel Hill High School and the University of Oregon. He received a Master’s Degree in Economics at the University of Tennessee. He was an instructor of Economics at A.B. Tech Community College. He was a very gifted educator who loved teaching, enjoyed music, and was a gifted bass guitar player, sharing his love for this with his daughter and attending concerts with his wife.
Survivors other than his father are his wife, Vicky Bricker; daughter, Cassidy Bricker of Asheville; sister, Elizabeth Bolen of Siler City; nieces, Josie and Ellie Scott and Tiegan Soria and nephew Gavin Suits; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Sandra Scott of Burlington, and brother-in-law, Anderson Scott (Laura) of Winston Salem.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at French Broad River Academy For Boys at 1990 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804, on Sunday, February 16 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mebane, NC.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Asheville Music School Student Scholarships, 126 College St., Asheville, NC, 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: February 16, 2020 2:00 pm - May 5, 2025 5:00 pm
Room: French Broad River Academy For Boys
Graveside Service: March 8, 2020 2:00 pm
Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery
2115 NC-119
Mebane, NC 27302
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray the God of all comfort will help you during this difficult time.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4). Jesus prayed for God’s Kingdom to come because He knew it would be able to solve all mankind’s problems even death.(Revelation 21:4,5).
Jonathan was a wonderful teacher, and a great friend to students. I truly enjoyed both of the economics classes that I had with him. He is already missed by his A-B Tech family. Please know, that I am praying for you, his family, he used both his wife and daughter in illustrations during class, and we could tell that he loved both of you so much!
He was a great man, a great teacher, and a great economist and musician. His stories of his early days in the rock band were some of my favorites, and I will never forget the “Farmer and Rancher” video.
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Death has nothing to do with going away.
The sun sets
The moon sets
But they are not gone. ~Rumi
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I not only took an Economics class from Jonathan while attending A-B Tech in 2006, but also had the pleasure of working with him at the College. He taught ITV classes from the South Site to the Madison Site. Students loved him. He was always very upbeat and talked to students after class if they needed him. He was such as pleasure. I will miss him. Prayers for you all during this very sad time. Sherri Davis, A-B Tech Madison
I knew Jonathan throughout his tenure at A-B Tech. He was a talented instructor and professional faculty member, liked by everyone. I always enjoyed our conversations. The College will miss him. Please know he is at peace. Dennis King
My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. I will always remember Jonathan as a gentleman, excellent instructor, and a man with whom I had many an enjoyable conversation. He will be missed here at A-B Tech, and I’m sure all his friends and colleagues will miss him as well. My sincerest condolences.
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the awesome pleasure of attending one of Jonathan’s Economics classes in 2006 – and have also had the privilege of working with him at the College. He taught some of the ITV classes from South to Madison. He was such a kind soul – caring – loved his students. Prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss – he was an amazing person. I work at A-B Tech in Student Services.
So sorry. Jon was such a beacon of light and a fellow live music aficionado! He will be missed. Much love sent to family and friends.
Dear Vicki, Cassidy and Brickner family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, Jon was an amazing person! He was an amazing man full of love and joy. I will miss him and his love for music. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I met Jonathan many years ago when he first joined A-B Tech. We were put on a committee of two. He loved teaching, his students and his family. Always talked about his family with such pride. He was a gentle soul.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jonathan had such a beautiful heart and was one of my favorite colleagues at A-B Tech. I can still see his smile and hear his laugh. May you find smiles amidst the tears as you remember happier times . 💔