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1941
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2010
Vaughn Hicks Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
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for Vaughn Hicks
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Pat Brimmer
October 24, 2010
On behalf of the Bakersfield High School Class of '59, I would like to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of our classmate Vaughn. He will be truly missed by his classmates and we are saddened by his passing.
Pat Brimmer
Reunion Coordinator
BHS Class of '59
October 23, 2010
Vaughn Jr,
Patrice and I send you our condolences on the passing of your Dad!
Your Friend,
Mr. and Mrs. Art K. Mallory
Washington, DC
Gary Mazzei
October 17, 2010
I knew and worked with Vaughn at The Refinery on Rosedale.It is a great shock to hear of his passing.I have many fond memories and will never forget him.My sincere and deepest sympathy to his family.He will be missed but not forgotten.We will meet again.
October 14, 2010
some people touch our souls and stay in our hearts forever and Vaughn is one person that I will never forget. The family has my deepest sympathy. Flora Scott-Tuggle ,Charlotte, North Carolina
Hinojosa Family
October 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 7, 2010
To The Family
Out thoughts and prayers are go out to each one of you during this time in your lives.
God Bless you all
John and Dwana Broussard
FRIEND ALWAYS
Loyce Thurman
October 6, 2010
Vicki, Veon, Vaughn, Jr. and the Hicks family - please accept my condolences. May God grant you His Grace and strength. My prayers are with you. Love Loyce
Robin Bramlett
October 5, 2010
Vaughn will be missed. I remember seeing him at just about all of my gigs with Al Garcia and the Rhythm Kings. He knew how to enjoy life to the fullest!
Tammy Johannssen
October 4, 2010
What moves through us is a heaviness, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
I am so blessed to have had someone like you in my life. You always had words filled with wisdom, truth and love. I will never forget the man I was able to call, "Dad".
Love, your daughter
Courtney Hicks
October 4, 2010
We love you very much and miss you dearly Papa Vaughn, from CJ & Breah, & Courtney & Lisa Hicks
Elaine Jacobs
October 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved Vaughn. It's a terrible loss, but hopefully you will feel comforted by all your great memories.
October 2, 2010
My sincerest condolences to you Vicki and Veon as well as the entire Hicks Family. Danny and Robyn Burton
Morgen Reddell
October 2, 2010
My grandpa was such a wonderful man! He always had a smile on his face! In the 23 years I knew him, he taught me so many things I will take with me the rest of my life: how to play numerous card games (and always win), shuffleboard and pool, appreciate all kinds of music, and mostly how to have fun! I have comfort that anytime I look at any of his sons I will see a piece of my grandpa in them. Rest in peace grandpa....I will see you again one day!
Donna Grays
October 2, 2010
To Vaughn Jr. and some many of the Hicks Family members that I have gotten to know and love over the years. May God comfort you in your time of mourning. Find Peace in knowing that he is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Matthew Pugh
October 1, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Vaughn's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always have good memories of my time working with him and learning from him.
Vicky Richardson
October 1, 2010
To the entire Hicks Family: Our thoughts and prayers for strength are with you at this difficult time and in the days ahead. Vaughn Sr. was a kind soul and an extaordinary example of what a God-fearing man should be. He will be greatly missed. We love you.
Supt.Freeman Richardson and Family
Kevin Edwards
October 1, 2010
To the Hicks Family , We the Members of Rising Star Baptist Church of Bakersfield are praying for your family during this time of transfer , remember God just received a wonderful Man in to Eternity, be blessed , Kevin l Edwards , Pastor
Clara Newton
October 1, 2010
Our prayers are with the entire Hicks family.
Vascor
October 1, 2010
Vaughn Hicks Jr.,
Sorry about your father's passing. Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Our regards to your Mother & brothers.
Your dispatchers at Vascor
Elaine Sheppard
October 1, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 1, 2010
The Hicks family a humble,kind and caring family may God comfort you
and grant you peace in knowing Vaughn is in a better place.
Faye White and Family,Bakersfield,Ca
Barb MacDonald
October 1, 2010
Vaungh was a great man and a pleasure to work with at the Plant. Always had a smile and an easy way about him. Glad I had the chance to know him.
Victor Hicks
October 1, 2010
I thought super hero's never died. You are the greatest dad anyone could ever ask for. Once I moved out of the house you weren't only my father you became my best friend. if it wasn't for you and grandaddy teaching me how to be a man i wouldn't be able to make it thru this. GOD thank you for giving me 37 years with this man and please ease the pain in my mothers heart. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.
Dorris (Jones) Blue
September 30, 2010
Vicki, and The Hicks Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was so sorry to hear of Sunny's passing. He was a great person, friend, and cousin.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD.
September 30, 2010
Vaughn has been the best next door neighbor. July 1999 Vaughn Welcomed us to the neighborhood. We will miss our conversations over the back yard fence. Carol, Dave, Mattie, Melissa and Danielle.
Donnecia Hailey Lyons
September 30, 2010
What a blessing Vaughn was to all he came in contact with. A true patriarch in the family. God's peace to all the family.
Kim Jenkins
September 30, 2010
From the first time I understood who you were to the last time I saw you, I will never forget you and the way you encouraged me to keep my head up and keep "Doing whatcha do" I don't think I got the chance to really say what was in my heart to say but I thank God that you had the nerve to tell me just what you wanted me to know and needed to hear. I thank you dearly for that, somehow I think you knew that's what I needed,
You will be missed but will remain in our hearts Love ya "God Dad-Uncle Sunny"
June Adams-Grimes
September 30, 2010
May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Eric & Christie Ludlow
September 30, 2010
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache;
but those who care and, share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind in Christ.
.
Our deepest sympathy and continued prayers that you may
find strength in the love and warm embraces of our family and friends.
~
Eric & Christie Ludlow,
Bakersfield, California
Michelle Hicks-Phelps
September 30, 2010
Sunny was such a kind man. Always there for support. You could catch him from time to time at a track meet or basketball game showing support for his nieces and nephews. A man with great humor. I will never forget playing a card game with him and him spreading his whole hand out for me to see and just saying "Now what do you want to do?" I really didn't know what to do, he got me again, and he won the game. Sunny was truly an asset to the Hicks family and all that he came in contact with, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
September 30, 2010
God bless the entire Hicks Family. Let's not forget to thank god for the time you were given to share with him.
Don Hall
September 30, 2010
Vaughn was, in every sense of the word a Gentlemen. He also provided an excellent example of a life well lived! He was one of the most competent and reliable colleagues I had the pleasure of working with.His nautral style of leading by example and gentle counsel was remarkable and successful. It was my gain that our paths crossed. Godspeed my friend until we meet again.
Don Hall
Mary McGee
September 30, 2010
To Vaughn Jr., Don, Vickie and the Entire Hicks Family.
You are a Family that are "Givers and Helpers to Mankind".
I pray for you now that at this time GOD gives back to all of you Comfort and Peace.
Love to You All.
Liz Ray
September 30, 2010
Vaughn was one of the kindest gentlemen that I have ever had the privledge of working with. I will always remember his smile and infectious good humor. My prayers go out to his family and friends. God Bless!
Robert Weedon
September 30, 2010
Vaughn was a great helpful, neighbor. I recall ,sometime after "The Great Bakersfield Snowstorm", a huge limb from my stone pine tree broke, crashing into the street. In the darkness of night, it was Vaughn, with his chain saw, who led the team to cut and clear the huge log and debris from the street. Vaughn always , waved and smiled to all. Vaughn and I used to enjoy consulting about our lawns, as well many other contemporary topics of the day. Vaughn was an enjoyable nieghbor during my final years in Bakersfield. May peace be with you and all your family Vaughn......Robert Weedon, (Sacramento, CA.)..
Jazmin Hicks
September 30, 2010
I will always remember the days grandpa would take us out to lunch wherever we wanted taco bell was my favorite! We went so much grandpa renamed my meal bean burrina instead of bean burrito haha!! Aftwards go back to his house and sing the night away, or watch a good football game on tv!! I love and miss my grandpa soooo much!!!
Tanya Dixon
September 30, 2010
My Uncle Sunny was very fun to be around. He was a very wise man. He is truly missed. I'm thankful for the rays of sunshine he brought into my life.
September 30, 2010
A conversation with Vaughn Hicks was always one with wisdom, humor and sincerity. His infectious laugh will always be remembered and he made my years at Tosco memorable. Vaughn will be truly missed. j. martin
Vicki Hicks
September 30, 2010
"Sunny" was a great example in many ways. He also loved us, and he demonstrated his love for the family in his own way. He was the family's greatest supporter/cheerleader with our endeavors. "Sunny's" last courageous act was to take the pressure off the family by typing out his own funeral requests, to which all will be honored. Although he was taken from us suddenly, I'm very thankful that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. I loved my oldest brother very much and will miss him dearly.
John Timmons
September 30, 2010
Vaughn was a special friend to myself and many other co-workers. He was always there to help any of us during difficult times. When I think about Vaughn, I think of his unique laugh, but most of all... what a good man he was. I'll miss you, friend.
John Timmons
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