Edward F. Hicks

Edward F. Hicks Lansing Born in Pinckney, Michigan on December 7, 1922 son of the late Ray and Edna (Webb) Hicks passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at the age of 87. Edward is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arnetta Hicks; son, Michael (Theresa) Hicks, daughter, Peggy Pyburn; four grandchildren, Laura Hicks, Jonathan Hicks, Matthew Pyburn and Allison Pyburn; great-grandson, Dillon Pyburn; three brothers, Ray, Ron, and Don Hicks; two sisters, Betty Cohoon and Florence Hicks along with many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Hicks and his sister, Helen Hawks. Edward was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard serving during WWII. He was a professional photographer and was owner and operator of Edwards Photographic Studio in Lansing for many years. He was a member and past-president of the Professional Photographers of Michigan and a member of the Lansing Optimist Club. Edward was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lansing. He was an avid traveler, golfer and spent countless hours working in his yard. Funeral services will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Grauer officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday one hour prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Christ United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association in memory of Edward Hicks.