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1987
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2017
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Joseph Hice Obituary
He was born March 23, 1987, in Sturgis, a son of Steven and Jane (Cobb) Hice.
Joe resided his whole life in the Sturgis, Burr Oak and Bronson area and was a member of the Sturgis High School Class of 2005.
He had a true passion for tree-trimming and logging and owned and operated Hice's Cutterman Tree Service. He also had worked at several area manufacturing companies.
Joe was highly active in Sturgis Toy Run. He began volunteering with the organization before he was old enough to become a member. Joe loved riding motorcycles, had a real talent involving anything mechanical and will always be remembered for being the "adrenalin junky" he was.
He is survived by his companion and life partner, Shawna Sexton; three sons, Chance, Michael and Brayden Hice; his parents, Steven and Jane Hice of Burr Oak; three brothers, Nicholas (Rebecca) Hice of Constantine, Christopher (Maria Dercole) Hice of Sturgis and Steven (Emily) Hice of Columbus, Ohio; grandparents Clifford and Phyllis Hice of Sturgis; in-laws Steven and Denise Sexton of Coldwater and Teri and Patrick Martin of Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Edsel and Lucille Cobb.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Joseph Hice will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Jared Bryant of Riverside Church in Three Rivers will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Adams Cemetery in Bronson.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Joe's memory consider the YouCaring page that has been established for future needs of his sons, www.youcaring.com/inmemoryofjoehice.
His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Hice
Sponsored by Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes.
December 17, 2017
I know its been awhile now but I just cant forget what happen I really miss you and wish you where here. Our fires arent the same without you there. Our four wheeler track has one less mark on it. Youll always be missed and never forgotten.. lifes been really hard lately and I really need you more than ever but your in a better place now so Rest In Peace. I love you a lot 2 dad
Carol Lull
February 23, 2017
I love you cutie pie i will miss seeing you at all our get togethers you are gonna be missed so much love mom Lull
mama carol Lull
February 23, 2017
Im gonna really miss you cutie pie its never gonna be the same
Alice Munoz
February 23, 2017
Our family is so sorry for your loss may God wrap his arms around all of you in this time of sorrow
Alice(beers) Munoz and family
shawna sweitzer
February 22, 2017
So sorry for the family's lose. RIP Joe
Robin Ward
February 22, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Jane and Don (Dick) Tiedeman
February 21, 2017
Dear Hice Family,
We offer our sympathy for the loss of Joseph. May the many memories sustain you all in the days ahead. Such a sad loss of such a young man.
John Casault
February 21, 2017
I have been deeply saddened by the news of Joe's passing. There are no words to express my sympathy to the entire family. Rest in peace Joe I will never forget you.
Ardy Pifer
February 21, 2017
I will always remember Joe as being part of The Honey Lake Gang in the summers. He was a good kid and fit right in with the others. He and Shawna had something special from the start and it has lasted a long time.
Joe you will be missed by both your family and your friends. Rest in peach until we meet again.
Deanna Disbrow
February 21, 2017
Rest in Peace, Joe. You will not be forgotten. Many prayers going out to your family.
Caryn Dobberteen
February 20, 2017
I didn't realize how hard it would be saying "Good-Bye" to Uncle Tom, but it is even harder to say Good-Bye to you Joe. Please take the guidance of Uncle Tom and Rest In Peace. Give him lots of hugs and kisses from Aunt Caryn. I love you both. Smile a Big smile for me. You have the brightest baby blues anyone could every want. Keep your eyes on us, we are looking up at you. Love always, Aunt Caryn. xooxoxo
February 21, 2017
To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Brandy Robison
February 20, 2017
My most sincere condolences to the whole family
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
February 20, 2017
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
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