David E. Hicks

HICKS David E. Hicks, 63, of Laurelville, formerly of Circleville, died March 2, 2006 at OSU James Cancer Hospital. He was born August 7, 1942 in Columbus, the son of Elmer and Virginia (Congrove) Hicks. He worked as a supervisor for Wal Mart Optical and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of the YMCA for 55 years and was involved in Youth Baseball for over 20 years. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Grambo) Hicks; son, T.D. Hicks of Circleville; daughters, Mindy (Jason) Picklesimer of Chillicothe and Nicole Hicks of Circleville; step-children, Danielle (Paul Lynch) Sams; Danzo Sams and Deanna Sams, all of Laurelville; grandchildren, Gabrial and Aubrey; sister, Joyce (Richard) Cleveland of FL; brothers, Larry (Barbara) Hicks and Tad Hicks, both of Columbus; nieces and nephews, Cheryl (Colin) Woods of FL, Christina (Steven) Case of FL, Mary (Jeff) Bowen of VA, Ricky (Colleen) Cleveland of FL, Jonathan Cleveland of FL, Jeff Smith, Joyce Smith Scott Smith, Stacey Jones, Tad Hicks and Steve Hicks, all of Columbus; and mother-in-law, Marguerite Grambo of Laurelville. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville with Pastor Jeff Moats officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Charitable Foundation of Pickaway Co.