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JAMES HICKS Obituary

AURORA - James R. Hicks, a resident of Aurora, IL, formerly of Geneva, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL at the age of 69. He was born November 16, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Lyle and Marilyn (Roehlk) Hicks. James was a graduate of Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL and is an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. James was a floor installer for his father's business, Hicks Floor Covering in Geneva IL. James was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1197 in Batavia. He met his wife, Vicki, in 1999 at the Batavia Bowling Alley (Batavia, IL) and were married on August 25th, 2011 at the V.F.W. James loved riding his motorcycles, the Green Bay Packers, watching "American Pickers" on the History Channel, solving a good puzzle on "Wheel of Fortune" and drinking beer. James is survived by his loving wife, Vicki; son, Jimmy (Heather) Hicks of Park Hills, MO; brothers, Joel (Sharon) Hicks of Joliet and Lyle (Lisa) Hicks of Mt. Vernon; nephews, Byron (Tami) Hicks, Kyle Hicks and Ian (Annette) Hicks; niece, Kate (Jon) Casserilla; grandchildren, Kendall Hicks, Kendrick McComb, Viola and Emmett Ensalaco; stepdaughters, Shawna McComb and Nyssa (Christopher) Ensalaco; and many other loving family members and dear friends that meant the world to him. James was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, John Hicks. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Batavia VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 12, 2020.

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Bob Freise

August 16, 2020

Vicki, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Jim today and always.

Louise Hunt Jones

August 12, 2020

Jamie (as I knew him) was my high school sweetheart for two years and I have nothing but fond memories of him. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

Louise Hunt Jones

August 12, 2020

Jamie (as I knew him) was my high school sweetheart for two years. I have nothing but fond memories of him. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

Louise Hunt Jones

August 12, 2020

Jamie (as I knew him) was my high school sweetheart for 2 years. I have nothing but very fond memories of him. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family. I knew John well too and did not know he had passed away.

Kendrick

August 12, 2020

In the loving memory of Grandpa Jim. You will forever be missed.

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