- Mr. Charles Gilbert "Charlie" Hicks, 81, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Seton Specialty Hospital in Lafayette.
Mr. Hicks was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Giro, near Petersburg. He was the seventh son of the late Elva Beard and Eva Gertrude (Catt) Hicks.
His family moved to Johnson County, where they farmed, prior to moving to a farm near Hazelrigg in Boone County. He graduated from Dover High School in 1947. While in school, he played varsity basketball. Mr. Hicks served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He married Rosalea Fern (Gilbert) Hicks on Aug. 20, 1950, in Indianapolis. The couple enjoyed more than fifty-eight years of marriage. Mrs. Hicks survives.
Mr. Hicks farmed with his family prior to his marriage. His longest employment was as a truck driver. He delivered Studebaker cars for Robert Walker. He also was employed by Union Transfer and Roadway Express. Roadway transferred him to the Cincinnati location, and the family lived there for twelve years. They returned to Lebanon in 1969. He then was a driver for Hennis Speciality Commodities. Mr. Hicks retired from Day Dream Publishing in Indianapolis but remained active until 2003. He was employed in Lebanon at Low Bills, Monlon and several other locations following his retirement.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. As a young man he enjoyed sports and the horses they had on the farm. He also liked to fish and bowl. He liked woodworking and carving, having carved many pieces with his brother, Floyd. He would then share the pieces and often provided them as gifts to various personalities with whom he had occasion to communicate.
He was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Lebanon.
Survivors include his wife, who resides in Lebanon; four children, Brenda L. Hicks of Indianapolis, James M. Hicks and wife Jane of Kempton, Carol Ann Straub of Lebanon and Joe A. Hicks of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Christian F. Welch and husband Terry of Winchester, Adrianne D. Jessie and husband Robert of Indianapolis, Tiffany D. Freeman and husband Derrick of Frankfort, Serena D. Hale and husband Ronald of Lebanon and Christopher Straub of Lebanon; six great-grandchildren, Cherico Welch of Winchester, Marissa J. Jessie and Michael D. Jessie, both of Indianapolis, Tanner S. Martin and Taya D. Martin, both of Frankfort and Hailie D. Hale of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, George Steven Straub; six brothers, Claude Hicks, Floyd Hicks, Paris Hicks, Delmar Hicks, Dorris Hicks and Paul Hicks; and a sister, Wanda Copeland.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Walnut Street Baptist Church, 225 E. Walnut St., Lebanon, with the Rev. Lowell Spaulding officiating. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow military rites at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Street Baptist Church, 225 E. Walnut St., Lebanon, IN 46052.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.
Reporter, The (Lebanon, IN)
Date: March 13, 2009
Record Number: 48f8723247a1a913803e784cdfa4e271d1717ed5
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