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Sep 4, 1942 - May 20, 2019
I just found out about Lowells passing. Im so sorry to hear that we have lost such a sweet man. I taught at Westfield with Lowell from the time he first came there until I retired in 1997 from Casey, so we spent many years together. I can vouch for his kindness, professionalism, and ability to serve as a role model for all students. He will be sorely missed. God bless his family!
Carolyn Craig-Mitri
June 02, 2019 | Melbourne, FL | Coworker
My sympathy to the family. May the Lord comfort each of you.
Richard Talbott
May 24, 2019 | Casey, IL | Acquaintance
Sending condolences to Diane and all of the family on behalf of the Homer Geffs family! Very sorry for your loss! I grew up with Lowell and his family at Walnut during the 50s and 60s! Know that he was a faithful Christian! Love and prayers for your peace and comfort!
Phyllis Baker
May 24, 2019 | Woodlawn, TN | Acquaintance
Lowell and I attended Hazel Dell together same grade from fourth through eighth. Played football together at Casey High School, he was tough in football you didnt want to get tackled by Lowell he could make you feel it. We also ran track together had a good time running the 880 yard relay, didnt get beaten very often, Kenny Murphy started, Lowell was second, Wayne Ramsey third, and I anchored. He was also good at basketball I wasnt. After high school as it is with most I didnt see him...
John Cox
May 24, 2019 | Gibsonville, NC | Friend
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Sarah Pharris
May 23, 2019 | Casey, IL
Sorry for your loss.
Vickie & Shorty
May 23, 2019 | Casey | Acquaintance
Dear Dianna and Family - - You have my deepest sympathy. Although we are far apart, you have a special place in my heart. May you feel God's loving presence and comfort in this sad time. Loving memories will keep Lowell close to you forever.
Shirley King
May 23, 2019 | Aiken, SC | Acquaintance
A fine, fine man and an amazing teacher who sought to bring all students up to their full potential. He will be missed. Deepest condolences to his family.
Matt Goben
May 22, 2019 | Zionsville, IN | Student
So sad to hear this my kids Shawn wisnasky. And Ashley Lewis always. Love Mr Hickox he treated all kids. Equally. And I had the privilege to work with him at iga he was an amazing man RIP. LOWELL HICKOX
Kathy Wells
May 22, 2019 | Casey, IL | Acquaintance
Lowell Paul Hickox, age 76, of Casey, IL passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born September 4, 1942 in Yale, IL, the son of Oliver Doyle Hickox and Marjorie Pauline Harris Hickox. On January 28, 1967 he married Dianna Jean Odell in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dianna Hickox of Casey, IL; son, Joseph Hickox (Christina) of Yale, IL; grandchildren, Callie and Chase Hickox; brother, Earl Hickox (Monna) of Yale, IL; sisters, Phyllis Abraham of Crawfordsville, IN; Carol VanDyke (Scott) of Broken Arrow, OK; Donna Michel (David) of Crawfordsville, IN; sisters in law, Beverly Hickox of Casey, IL; Pat Kunz (John) of Greenup, IL; Marjorie Allen (Eddie) of Casey, IL and Debbie Grissom (Mike) of Arlington, TN and many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wendell Hickox and brother in law, Jim Abraham.
Lowell was a 1961 graduate of Casey High School. In 1967 he earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from Indiana State University and in 1972 a Master of Education from St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN. Lowell began his teaching career in 1967 for Ft. Wayne School District. In 1979, he moved back to Yale, IL where he taught in the Westfield School District until the consolidation of Casey and Westfield in June of 1985. After consolidated, he began teaching at Casey Westfield High School retiring in 2009 after a 42 year career as a teacher and assistant principal. He was a lifetime member of Casey Church of Christ, where he was baptized as a child.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Michael J. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Chapel Cemetery, rural Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey Church of Christ c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420 or Lincolnland Home Health Care, 1004 Health Center Dr. Suite 202, Mattoon, IL 61938.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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