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DUANE HICKS Obituary
LAKELAND - Tony went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021. He passed away at home. He was born on August 30, 1952. Tony was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, Florida. He enjoyed sports as a youth and relaxing as a senior. Tony was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Tony is survived by his wife, Karen Hicks; daughter, Kristin DellaPenna (Matt); three brothers, Kenyo (Zela), Dennis (Debbie) and Lowell; one sister, Marlene; two grandchildren; three nephews and one niece.
A graveside service will be on Thursday, Jan 7, 2021 at 11:00am at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland, Florida.
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Candice
May 12, 2024
Thinking of you, Mr Hips. You and the rest of the gang who made ADG a little bit better.
ronald speed
January 15, 2021
A great friend that God put in my life path, forever my friend.
Mary Dorman
January 7, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.
Antonio Richardson
January 7, 2021
Mr. Tony was a people person, it didn't matter to him he was gonna say something to start a conversation. I met him at ADG almost 10 years ago and while talking about his high school football days at LHS turns out he played football with my daddy. He got so hyped up about that and got closer as the years passed. I had been asking about him due to me being use to seeing him at work, it wasn't like him not to come for that length of time. He will be missed dearly , my heart goes out to the family during your loss be blessed!!!
Kathy Blankenship
January 7, 2021
It is very hard day for me today. A very dear friend and co worker that I used to work with passed and I really didn't want to accept it but today is his funeral. Mr Tony was a marvelous man very funny and was always the laugh of the party. Between his back rubs and his wonderful amazing words of advise that he would give
He will be truly missed. Praying for his lovely wife Karen and his family.
Jenesa
January 7, 2021
I worked with Tony for several years and gained a friend. He was not only one of our best employees, but also a wonderful person. He was very sweet and friendly and one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to work with. Our hearts are very heavy to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed! My deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Heather C
January 7, 2021
Tony was so much more than a co-worker. He was a friend, and a darn good one at that. He was known as a prankster at CCI/ADI and he was loved by all. There wasn't anyone he couldn't make smile with one of his jokes or infamous neck massages. If you needed Tony, he was there. He came to my aid one time when I had a tire blow out on the way home from work and he would come 99% of the time if we called asking for extras at work on his day off. I hope he knows how incredibly loved he was by his work family. He will be missed. Say hi to Mr. Phil, Ms. Millie, Ms. Phyllis and all the other CCI vets up there! Thank you for being a part of my life. I love you, Mr. Hicks. :)
Heather C
January 7, 2021
Tony was so much more than a co-worker. He was a friend, and a darn good one. He was known as a prankster at CCI/ADG and he was loved by all. There wasn't anyone he couldn't make smile with one of his jokes or his infamous neck massages. If you needed Tony, he was there. He came to my aid once when I had a tire blow out on the way home from work and he would come in 99% of the time if you called asking for extras at work on his day off. I hope he knows how incredibly loved he was by his work family. He will be missed. Say hi to Mr. Phil, Ms. Millie, Ms. Phyllis and all the other CCI vets up there! Thank you for being a part of my life. I love you, Mr. Hicks. :)
Charlie and Barbara
January 5, 2021
Tony was the kindest man I ever new I will miss you my friend
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