K. Wayne Hicks, age 75 of Stronghurst, Illinois died at 1:15 P.M. Monday November 3, 2008 at his home. He was born July 25, 1933 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Keith and Eula Charter Hicks. On October 2, 1951, He married Leah Link in Burlington.
Mr. Hicks attended Stronghurst Grade School and was Salutatorian of the 1951 graduating class of Terre Haute Illinois High School. Earlier in life he had worked as a milk delivery man and also was a truck driver. Later he was employed by J.I. Case Company in Burlington, retiring after twenty plus years of employment. He was an avid pool player, winning many tournaments and trophies. He was a longtime White Sox fan, and was a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leah, two daughters - Julie Hicks and Laura (Steve) Crawford, both of Stronghurst, six sons - Michael (Sharon) Hicks and Matt Hicks, both of Stronghurst, Tony Hicks and John (Julie) Hicks, both of Burlington, Jerry Hicks of Knoxville, IL., Chris (Barb) Hicks of Roseville, IL., eleven grandchildren, five great grandsons, and one sister - Janet Hickman of Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, and one son - Jeffrey Lynn Hicks.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday November 6, 2008 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Gene Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Olena Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Banks & Beals, where the family will be present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials have been established for the Henderson County Health Department and the American Cancer Society..
Mr. Hicks attended Stronghurst Grade School and was Salutatorian of the 1951 graduating class of Terre Haute Illinois High School. Earlier in life he had worked as a milk delivery man and also was a truck driver. Later he was employed by J.I. Case Company in Burlington, retiring after twenty plus years of employment. He was an avid pool player, winning many tournaments and trophies. He was a longtime White Sox fan, and was a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leah, two daughters - Julie Hicks and Laura (Steve) Crawford, both of Stronghurst, six sons - Michael (Sharon) Hicks and Matt Hicks, both of Stronghurst, Tony Hicks and John (Julie) Hicks, both of Burlington, Jerry Hicks of Knoxville, IL., Chris (Barb) Hicks of Roseville, IL., eleven grandchildren, five great grandsons, and one sister - Janet Hickman of Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, and one son - Jeffrey Lynn Hicks.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday November 6, 2008 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Gene Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Olena Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Banks & Beals, where the family will be present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials have been established for the Henderson County Health Department and the American Cancer Society..
K. Wayne Hicks, age 75 of Stronghurst, Illinois died at 1:15 P.M. Monday November 3, 2008 at his home. He was born July 25, 1933 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Keith and Eula Charter Hicks. On October 2, 1951, He married Leah Link in Burlington.
Mr. Hicks attended Stronghurst Grade School and was Salutatorian of the 1951 graduating class of Terre Haute Illinois High School. Earlier in life he had worked as a milk delivery man and also was a truck driver. Later he was employed by J.I. Case Company in Burlington, retiring after twenty plus years of employment. He was an avid pool player, winning many tournaments and trophies. He was a longtime White Sox fan, and was a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leah, two daughters - Julie Hicks and Laura (Steve) Crawford, both of Stronghurst, six sons - Michael (Sharon) Hicks and Matt Hicks, both of Stronghurst, Tony Hicks and John (Julie) Hicks, both of Burlington, Jerry Hicks of Knoxville, IL., Chris (Barb) Hicks of Roseville, IL., eleven grandchildren, five great grandsons, and one sister - Janet Hickman of Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, and one son - Jeffrey Lynn Hicks.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday November 6, 2008 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Gene Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Olena Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Banks & Beals, where the family will be present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials have been established for the Henderson County Health Department and the American Cancer Society..
Mr. Hicks attended Stronghurst Grade School and was Salutatorian of the 1951 graduating class of Terre Haute Illinois High School. Earlier in life he had worked as a milk delivery man and also was a truck driver. Later he was employed by J.I. Case Company in Burlington, retiring after twenty plus years of employment. He was an avid pool player, winning many tournaments and trophies. He was a longtime White Sox fan, and was a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leah, two daughters - Julie Hicks and Laura (Steve) Crawford, both of Stronghurst, six sons - Michael (Sharon) Hicks and Matt Hicks, both of Stronghurst, Tony Hicks and John (Julie) Hicks, both of Burlington, Jerry Hicks of Knoxville, IL., Chris (Barb) Hicks of Roseville, IL., eleven grandchildren, five great grandsons, and one sister - Janet Hickman of Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, and one son - Jeffrey Lynn Hicks.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday November 6, 2008 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Gene Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Olena Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Banks & Beals, where the family will be present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials have been established for the Henderson County Health Department and the American Cancer Society..
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