Wilfred Lee Hicks

Wilfred Lee Hicks, 80, of Callaway, Va., was born on July 17, 1929. Wilfred went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2009. During his life he was best known as the "Apple Man" working up to his last days at Sunny Heights Orchards. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He brought laughter and happiness to those who met him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Annie Hicks; and brothers, Marvin, John and Charlie Hicks. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Hicks; and children, David and Betty Hicks, Carl Hicks and Connie Huffman, Richard and Pam Hicks, Roger and Polly Hicks, William and Elaine Hicks, Wilford Lee Hicks Jr., Helen and Wayne Angell, Harold and Katherine Hicks, Shirley Hicks and Billy Powell, and Ronnie and Linda Hicks. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and step grandchildren; 33 greatgrandchildren; five stepgreatgrandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Junior Jordan, Gracie and James Wright, Barbara and Doug Campbell, Joyce Yopp, Nina Hicks and Don Gordon, and Essey and Ray Morris; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry Hicks, Robert and Ethel Hicks, and Rufus and Frances Hicks; and his beagles, Buck, Roxy, and Trixy. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. www.florafuneralservice.com