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Joseph Hicks Obituary
Joseph Ronald Hicks, age 61, passed away peacefully Monday, April 30, 2012 at his residence in Tallahassee, FL. A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2317 Bannerman Road, Tallahassee, Florida at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Ron was born October 12, 1950 in Americus, GA. He graduated from Thomasville High School in 1969, and attended Norman Park College, Georgia Southwestern College, and graduated from FSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy. He was happily married August 11, 1984 in Crested Butte, CO to his loving wife, Ellen Hicks, who survives him after 28 years together. He was an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradfordville, FL. An avid outdoorsman, he loved being self-employed as a land broker and real estate agent. Ron was an active member of both the Florida and Georgia Board of Realtors, a former member of the Cairo,GA Rotary and a member of Ducks Unliminted. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Leon Hicks, Jr, and stepson, Justin Atkins. He is also survived by his mother, Amanda Wheeler Hicks, Thomasville; brothers Irvin Gregory Hicks (Carolyn) of Tallahassee, and Richard Neil Hicks of Thomasville; sister Ginger H. Barton (Charles) of Thomasville; nephews Joseph T. Hicks (Thomasville); Matthew Barton (Leslie) and Mark Barton, Houston, TX; great nephew and nieces, Gage, Addison and Ava Claire Barton of Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to In the Carpenter's Footsteps, an outreach ministry to Costa Rica, of which he was a devoted supporter, c/o 2011 Saralee Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32312
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Bob & Barbara Paulson
May 28, 2012
Continuing to keep you in our prayers.
Tom & Mary Heinz
May 24, 2012
Ellen, we just learned today of Ron's passing. We had noticed that Ron had not been making his daily "hike" through the neighborhood with his faithful companion. His cheerful wave first thing in the morning and our "Colorado Elk Hunting" conversations will be sorely missed.
Please accept our belated condolences
Isela and Ken Smith
May 8, 2012
We are sadden by the news of Ron's passing and so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful customer of ours who became our friend. He would not let me call him "Mr. Hicks". It's Ron, he said. He will be missed.
Frances Drew
May 7, 2012
Ellen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking about you.
Tony and Mallen Komlyn
May 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Ron was one of those special people that could make a day sparkle with his smile and pleasant manner. There will always be fond memories of Ron.
Gregory Maddox
May 5, 2012
I first got to know Ellen at a Paralegal conference in Jacksonville, FL in 1994. I will share your grief over the loss of your husband tomorrow at the church.
Ben Koenig
May 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Ron has passed away. He was a good friend and neighbor. Ron will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to Ellen and to his family.
Sterling and Brandy Luce
May 5, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, and will miss his smile as he walked in the morning. He was so much fun and we always enjoyed our talks.
May 4, 2012
Ron was a special person in our community always with a smile for everyone he met. I always enjoyed our chats whenever we ran into each other out and about and occasional lunches. We appreciated very much his support of Tall Timbers and our conservation interests over the years. Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends in this time of sadness. We will certainly miss him! Lane Green, Tall Timbers
Bob & Barbara Paulson
May 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you enter a new stage of life without Ron.
Marty & Michelle Fox
May 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ron's family & friends he was a wonderful man. Ron will be missed by all.
Gary Furman
May 3, 2012
Ron was the a true gentlement in the purest sense of the word, but he lives on in with his maker in the same way. A man of kindness, benevolence, and faith.
Danny Wadsworth
May 3, 2012
Ronnie never met a stranger and I have good memories of Ronnie at Georgia Southwestern. My prayers are extended to the family and his many friends.
Leslie Marchant
May 3, 2012
Ron was a wonderful man, and a gentleman. He will be missed, I'm so glad I saw you two Saturday evening and got to spend time with you! My prayers are with you all!
Judi Collins
May 3, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Ron was truly a southern gentleman that I got to know from our church. He always had a big smile and light-hearted conversation. I know he dearly loved his wife, Ellen and his family. He will be missed by many friends and his family. We are better for having known Ron. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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