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Evelyn Hikes Obituary
Evelyn Louise Hikes, age 64, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away May 23, 2011. Evelyn was born on October 26, 1946 in Live Oak, Florida to the late OC Hikes and Amanda (Reddick) Hikes.
Evelyn grew up in Merritt Island, Florida and graduated from Monroe High School, Cocoa, Florida and later enlisted in the United States Army. Evelyn served honorably for over 23 years and has traveled to various states throughout her careers.
Evelyn is a decorated veteran, garnishing numerous awards to include two Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, and two Army Achievement Medals, and two National Defense Service Medals.
After her successful retirement from the United States Army, Evelyn started her second career as a federal government employee with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia. With another distinguished career completed, Evelyn moved to Shreveport, Louisiana and retired for the second time.
Evelyn enjoyed reading, listening to music, taking trips to visit family and friends, and volunteering her time in the community. Evelyn was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend who loved and enjoyed life. Evelyn was extremely proud of her family and all their accomplishments.
Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Maurice A. Hikes (Lindsey) of Charlotte, NC; John Henry Stephens of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Robert Hikes of Melbourne, FL; Jeffery Hikes (Charlotte) of Bossier City, LA; Byron Hikes (Ingrid) of Pineville, LA; one sister, Kimberly Gowen (Edwin) of Melbourne, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other special friends.
Viewing and visitation will be Friday, June 3, 2011, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Buggs Funeral Home in Melbourne, FL. Funeral services will be held at Greater Allen Chapel, in Melbourne, FL, Saturday, June 4, 2011, starting at 10:00 am, the Interment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.
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john banks jr
June 9, 2011
may god bless you all with his love and grace.
Travis Riddick
June 4, 2011
To Byron, Kim and the Hikes family, I am deeply saddened with the news of Evelyn's passing. Truly she was an inspiration to many, a trendsetter, and one of the Army's finest. May you find strength and comfort in God's grace.
Bernice Hawk-Cox
June 4, 2011
My condolences and prayers are extended to the Hikes family and children of Evelyn she was a classmates of mind and a friend keep looking up god is able she will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Curt Cisrow
June 2, 2011
It is very sad to see another classmate from Monroe High gone on to glory. Evelyn joins all of her other Wildcat classmates gone on before her and is welcomed with open arms. My condolences to the family in this time of great loss.
June 1, 2011
My sincere condolences to all the Hikes family mourning the loss of Evelyn. May God bless you with his love and grace and my prayers are with each of you.
Peace be with you! David Day
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 1, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Sister in Arms, Evelyn Louise Hikes. To her family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Evelyn. And to Evelyn it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank her for her dedicated and selfless service she rendered to her country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U. S. Army. Evelyn we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Evelyn’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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