Born in North Salem, he was the son of Estie and Florence (Kinman) Hicks.
He had attended Roachdale High School and was a heavy equipment operator. He was a 50-year member of Roachdale Masonic Lodge and the Low 12 Club at Rockville.
He married Eva Blaydes on Dec. 20, 1934 at Greencastle. She died May 11, 1993.
Surviving is a daughter, Frances Hicks, Ladoga.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursdy at Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale, with burial in Roachdale Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m.
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