Cecil Frederick "Fred" Adickes Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011.
He was born in Huntsville, Texas, on May 15, 1931, to Cecil and Marie Adickes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Adickes.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Evelyn McAllister; his children: daughter Theresa Stojan and husband David, son Joe Adickes and wife Nora, son Eric Adickes and wife Nadia, daughter Sharon Adickes, and son Cecil Adickes III; two brothers, Robert Adickes and David Adickes. He also is survived by several grandchildren.
A graduate of Huntsville High School and Texas A&M University, Fred fought in the Korean War, then became an inventor of toys. He is credited with inventing many world favorites, including Hot Wheels. His innovative vision led to the invention of toys meant for education as well as entertainment.
This vision and inventiveness stayed with Fred, even while fighting cancer to the end; his creative spirit never waned. For those who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.
He was born in Huntsville, Texas, on May 15, 1931, to Cecil and Marie Adickes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Adickes.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Evelyn McAllister; his children: daughter Theresa Stojan and husband David, son Joe Adickes and wife Nora, son Eric Adickes and wife Nadia, daughter Sharon Adickes, and son Cecil Adickes III; two brothers, Robert Adickes and David Adickes. He also is survived by several grandchildren.
A graduate of Huntsville High School and Texas A&M University, Fred fought in the Korean War, then became an inventor of toys. He is credited with inventing many world favorites, including Hot Wheels. His innovative vision led to the invention of toys meant for education as well as entertainment.
This vision and inventiveness stayed with Fred, even while fighting cancer to the end; his creative spirit never waned. For those who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.
Cecil Frederick "Fred" Adickes Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011.
He was born in Huntsville, Texas, on May 15, 1931, to Cecil and Marie Adickes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Adickes.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Evelyn McAllister; his children: daughter Theresa Stojan and husband David, son Joe Adickes and wife Nora, son Eric Adickes and wife Nadia, daughter Sharon Adickes, and son Cecil Adickes III; two brothers, Robert Adickes and David Adickes. He also is survived by several grandchildren.
A graduate of Huntsville High School and Texas A&M University, Fred fought in the Korean War, then became an inventor of toys. He is credited with inventing many world favorites, including Hot Wheels. His innovative vision led to the invention of toys meant for education as well as entertainment.
This vision and inventiveness stayed with Fred, even while fighting cancer to the end; his creative spirit never waned. For those who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.
He was born in Huntsville, Texas, on May 15, 1931, to Cecil and Marie Adickes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Adickes.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Evelyn McAllister; his children: daughter Theresa Stojan and husband David, son Joe Adickes and wife Nora, son Eric Adickes and wife Nadia, daughter Sharon Adickes, and son Cecil Adickes III; two brothers, Robert Adickes and David Adickes. He also is survived by several grandchildren.
A graduate of Huntsville High School and Texas A&M University, Fred fought in the Korean War, then became an inventor of toys. He is credited with inventing many world favorites, including Hot Wheels. His innovative vision led to the invention of toys meant for education as well as entertainment.
This vision and inventiveness stayed with Fred, even while fighting cancer to the end; his creative spirit never waned. For those who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.
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