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1953
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2011
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John Hicks Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home with Deacon Michael Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hicks was born in Dante, on January 6, 1953, a son of Ona Lambert Hicks and the late Roy Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner of a landscape excavating company, enjoyed old cars, was an avid NASCAR fan, and was an antique collector. He was a member of Cool Springs Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Hicks dearly loved his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Alice Moore Hicks; his son, Lucas Hicks of Front Royal; his daughters, Wendy Brown and husband Michael, Lisa Neidigh and husband Jim and Stephanie Gray and husband Cory all of Front Royal; his brothers, Ralph Hicks of Woodbridge, Harold Hicks of Front Royal, Darrell Hicks of Columbus, GA, Jerry Hicks of Fredericksburg, and Roy Hicks of St. Louis, MO; his sisters, Sue Cornett and Barbara Large both of Front Royal; and his grandchildren, Dalton Rector, Cameron Rector, Joey Neidigh, Matt Neidigh, Kayla Neidigh, Landon Gray, Mason Gray, Peyton Gray, Travis Brown, JT Brown, Hunter Munson, Lindsey Morrison and Samantha Morrison.
In addition to his father, Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Hicks in 1973; and his brothers, Jimmy Hicks and Dean Hicks.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Harold Hicks, Roy Hicks, Jerry Hicks, Ralph Hicks, Darrell Hicks, Randy Moore and Mike Pfister. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Sealock, John Lanham and his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to Cool Springs Church of God, 3705 Gooney Manor Loop, Browntown, VA 22610.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.turnerrobertshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hicks
Sue Cornett
February 25, 2019
This came up in my email today to remind me of how much we all miss you. Wish you were here. So many changes in life since you went away. You would love the granddaughter's and the great grandchildren. There is so many things I would love to tell you, of course you know that Mom is up there with you now and so is Tucker, for the rest of us, we will wait our turn. Our life is not the same but we think of you daily. The spring flowers are coming up that I planted in your memory but of course you may know that also. Life goes on, until we meet again. we love you!!! Please watch over us and RIP.
Wendy Brown
March 29, 2011
Daddy I love and miss you so much!
Tucker Hicks
March 18, 2011
I love you brother and miss you so much.
Joann Jenkins
March 4, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 4, 2011
Wendy,
Just wanted you to know we are thinking you and your entire family. You guys are in our prayers. Take care..
Gary and Kimberly Clark
Eddie Thompson
March 4, 2011
Dear Wendy and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
juanita peters
March 4, 2011
I remember John as a worker on bingo nights at the moose,he was always very polite and a hard worker there.My prayers are with the entire family at this time.
Jeanie &David Schuster
March 3, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sue Cornett
March 3, 2011
Alice, Lucas, Wendy, Lisa, Stephanie and granchildren..your loss, is my loss and he will be missed by so many others..keep in your memories of how much he was loved and know he will always be in our hearts and mind.
March 3, 2011
Wendy,
Del-Ray and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Much love!
Del-Ray & Sally Meredith
Lisa Neidigh
March 3, 2011
I miss you Daddy! We have lost the only perfect man on earth, but heaven has a perfect angel now. I love you and always will! Love, "your favorite"...me
March 3, 2011
Dear Lisa, Alice and all Johnny's family
We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny was such a nice man and he has had such a long battle. I believe God needed Johnny to put in a new pond and shrubs for His garden in heaven. Our sympathy and condolences are with you.
Love Dee and Jim
fred-celia helsley
March 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dana Knave
March 3, 2011
Wendy, So sorry for your loss. May your many memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Leigh and John OConnor
March 3, 2011
So Sorry for your familys loss. John will be missed by many, and will always be remembered as a backbone of Shenandoah Shores.
Mike,Trisha,Parker and Karter
March 3, 2011
You will be missed pawpaw!
Ricky & Lorie Dodson Jr
March 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Richard & Helen Dodson Sr
March 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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