Leo Hicks Obituary
Red as he was called, was a devoted Christian and family man. He was born Jan. 3, 1936, to the late Thad Hicks and Marie Reddick Hicks in the Friendfield community of Florence County. Mr. Hicks was a member of Pamplico Pentecostal Holiness Church for 38 years, having served as deacon for 33 years. He was faithful to his church and his greatest desire was to see the new church built. In 1973 he founded Hicks Used Cars Inc. He served one term as councilman for the Town of Pamplico, was a member of American Legion Post No. 98, the Disabled American Veterans and had served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Leo Hicks Jr. and Ricky Glenn Hicks, and by a brother, John Henry Hicks.
A loving and caring husband and father, he is survived by his devoted wife, Yvonne Poston Hicks of the home; a loving daughter, Vicki (James) Goins of Pamplico; grandchildren, Jay (Lori) Goins of Pamplico and Brian Goins of Columbia; he was looking forward to the birth of a great-grandson, Benjamin Tillman Goins; sisters, Dorothy (Leo) Smith of Pamplico, Dottie L. Barber of Charleston, Joyce Hicks and Doris (Vince) Ronk of Florence; brothers, David Hicks and Jimmy (Joanna) Hicks of Florence and Harry Lee (Harriett) Hicks of Lake Norman, N.C.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; special friends, Andy, Carla and Hunter Ard and James Boy Edwards Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Pamplico Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 66, Pamplico, SC 29583.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Pamplico Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of Pamplico Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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HEATHER HUDSON
January 27, 2007
DEAR MRS YVONNE,
MR RED WAS SUCH A GOOD AND CARING MAN. ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM KNOWS HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH OUR WONDERFUL SAVIOR. I PRAY THAT YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING HE IS AT REST AND AT PEACE. MAY GOD TAKE YOU AND COMFORT YOU AS ONLY HE CAN. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
Lisa Locklair, Ramos
January 26, 2007
MRS YVONNE AND FAMILY
My prayers are with you all and he will be missed by everyone.
Jennie and Richard Kendrick
January 26, 2007
Our fondest memories are of Mr Red sitting behind us at church and hearing his fervent prayers. James 5:16 says the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much and we see so many effects of those prayers! God bless the entire family at this time.
Joe/Myrlene Blackwell
January 26, 2007
Ms. Yvonne, Vicki, James, Jay, Lorie and Brian, We are praying for you. We loved Mr. Red and will miss him greatly. He was a good friend and a great man.
Love, Joe and Myrlene
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Crystal Evans
January 26, 2007
To the family:
I remember Mr Red use to alway pick at me where ever I saw him whether it be a church or a store he alway called me friendfield girl. I will be greatly missed. But I know that he is in a better place and maybe one day he will get to pick at me again. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Cynthia Parks
January 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
mary mcgee
January 25, 2007
i'm so sorry for your loss.don't know if you will remember me but i;m leola earp's youngest daughter mary.my mama was leola hicks earp.
Rhonda Hicks-Owens
January 25, 2007
Mrs. Yvonne,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Red will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. God bless you and your family.
We love you,
Toby, Nancy, and Rhonda
Hued Moore
January 25, 2007
TO THE FAMILY,
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME
SUSAN MCKNIGHT
January 25, 2007
TO THE FAMILY,
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME.
MR.RED WAS A GREAT MAN AND A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMILY.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
SUSAN AND ROBBIE MCKNIGHT
Robbie McLaughlin
January 25, 2007
Joyce And Harry Lee, May god comfort
you both during this difficult time.
Derek and Patti Jeffcoat
January 25, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please know our thoughts are with you.
scott bailey
January 25, 2007
To a Dear,and good friend you will be missed by everyone. Enjoy your new mansion that was prepared by a child, born in a stable.
Donna Smith
January 25, 2007
Dear MS. Yvonne,Vicki and family I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.I have known your family for a lot of years and Mr. Red was so very,very good to Phil after our father passed away.Thank you for all he did seems so inadequate but truly meant.May GOD wrap you in HIS loving arms and comfort you at this trying time and supply you all with the strength that only HE can provide.There is great comfort in knowing that your loved one is now in the presence of our heavenly FATHER and or Savior JESUS CHRIST.All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely
Donna,Dell,Patricia & Family
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