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RALPH HICKS Obituary
RALPH E. "BUD," III
Never say goodbye, just say until I see you again! After a long, courageous battle with leukemia, Ralph, 36, of Imperial, North Fayette Twp., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born June 8, 1974, a son of Ralph E. Hicks, Jr., of Imperial, and the late Jaye E. (Hall) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a member of the Oakdale U.P. Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with family. Surviving in addition to his father are two sisters, Karen Ann (Braxton) Vaughn of Erie and Candace Lynn (Tim) Stalling of Oakdale. He was the cherished uncle of Braxton, II, Justin, Micah, Candace and Tyler, and great-uncle of Zion and Ayonna. Friends will be received 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, at the Oakdale U.P. Church, 62 Hastings Ave., Oakdale, where service will be held at 5 p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to THOMAS- LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main Street, Imperial, (724-695-2800). In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Ralph E. (Bud) Hicks, III Leukemia Fund to assist with expenses. Please sign the guestbook at:
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KAREN VAUGHN
May 7, 2021
You were taken on to glory 10 years ago. My love for you is ever present, my longing for one more smile and hug are never ending. I rejoice in knowing you have no pain, and you and mommy will be there to greet me upon my arrival. Gone by forever in my thoughts.
Summer Vacation '07 w/ the Grove family
Angella Grove
May 27, 2011
Vaction with the Grove family - Summer '07
Angella Grove
May 27, 2011
Mary Beth Medved
May 16, 2011
MrHicks & Family .. We have Know Ralph since he was really young He played Football & Wresling with My youngest Brother Jason & They were friends since Grade School ... & He has stayed over nite @ Our house ... Now He is With The Angels & His Mom ... Ralph will Be in your Hearts forever ... Our Sympathy & Prayers to all of you ....
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Jeff Allison
May 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amanda Ree-DeFazio
May 14, 2011
Sorry for your loss your family is in our prayers.
Jennifer Reed
May 14, 2011
Taken too soon, my old friend. I am sorry to have recieved this sad news. We had some great times camping together in our crazy youth. May God bless your family and may you finally find some peace
Steve Tighe
May 14, 2011
Ralph will be missed by many. We lost touch after school, but I remember him as a great kid.
diane godleski
May 14, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
Karen (Hicks) Vaughn
May 14, 2011
As children Candy and I awaited Ralph’s “Bud’s” arrival (a baby brother); as he grew we shared in his love of baseball, wrestling, football and anything else boyish. While he was a young man, we had all gone our own way, yet we shared in each other’s accomplishments and supported each other in our struggles. When he became a man, his life took a turn; we rejoiced as he accepted the Lord as his savior, we loved each other like others wish they had love, we cried and shared in the loss of our mother, we prayed for his recovery/deliverance from leukemia and now we find ourselves waiting in anticipation for the day we all will be reunited. “We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” 2 Cor. 5:8
Karen (Hicks) Vaughn
May 14, 2011
As children Candy and I awaited Ralph’s “Bud’s” arrival (a baby brother); as he grew we shared in his love of baseball, wrestling, football and anything else boyish. While he was a young man, we had all gone our own way, yet we shared in each other’s accomplishments and supported each other in our struggles. When he became a man, his life took a turn; we rejoiced as he accepted the Lord as his savior, we loved each other like others wish they had love, we cried and shared in the loss of our mother, we prayed for his recovery/deliverance from leukemia and now we find ourselves waiting in anticipation for the day we all will be reunited. “We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” 2 Cor. 5:8
May 13, 2011
Bud will always be in our hearts. He fought hard, and is now, surely, in the presence of God.
Todd Evans family.
May 13, 2011
Dear Candy and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family..You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Bidden
May 13, 2011
To Candy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Terri and Nico Demelio
Mary Shimp-Trimper
May 13, 2011
Ralph was a kind, happy guy in high school and will not be forgotten only remembered for his kind heart...
Bill Beaumont
May 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ralph was a great guy.
Glenda Vaughn Arrington
May 13, 2011
To The Hicks Family: My sympathy and prayers to all of you.
Candy Stalling
May 13, 2011
Hey Baby Brother, I am going to miss you more than words can express. I LOVE YOU!!!
Lisa Ramandanes
May 13, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. My sympathy goes out to his family.
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