WILLIAM OWEN "BILL" HICKS Jr.

HICKS Jr., WILLIAM "BILL" OWEN William "Bill" Owen Hicks, Jr., 85, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He was born in Jacksonville on February 16, 1925 to William Owen Hicks, Sr. and Mary Prescott Hicks. Bill retired a Chief Petty Officer with the United States Navy after proudly and faithfully serving for over 20 years. After retiring, he worked as an electrical engineer in research and development. He spent most of his life in San Diego, CA where he was a favorite neighbor and friend for many years. Bill loved the sea and enjoyed time fishing and whale watching with his family on the boat he built. He loved gardening and had a special gift with growing fruit trees. He was a person of many talents and was always willing to help a neighbor in need. He returned to Jacksonville in 1999 to share his life with his daughters and their families. Survivors are his two daughters Sharon Jones (Bob), Karen "Jeannie" Leu (Tim) and grand-daughters Crystal Hendrix, Melody Jones, Colleen Leu, Carissa Leu, and sister Louise Hamilton of Ft. Pierce, FL. He also leaves behind Lois Tweedt of San Diego, A very special person to him and his daughters. A graveside service with full Military honors will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 10th, at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205, (904)-781-9262. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211.