James R. Hicks Obituary April 18, 2008 - LeRette Funeral Chapel Inc

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James R.

Hicks

March 9, 1938 – April 18, 2008

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Birthplace: Mt. Vernon, MO Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa James R. Hicks, age 70, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Care Center after an extended illness. James R. Hicks was born March 9, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri the son of Luther Dickson and Vera Mamie (Davis) Hicks. He was raised in Missouri and attended school there. He was united in marriage to C. Diane Vanderhoof on December 26, 1979 in Reno, Nevada. Over the years they lived in Missouri and California before moving back to Red Oak where they had lived for many years. Jim enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with family and friends having a good time. Jim was an over the road trucker all of his life, most recently working for Dilts Trucking. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers; 6 sisters; and his wife: Diane Hicks on March 9, 2008. Survivors include his son: Lester Hicks and wife Georgia of Arlington, Texas; daughter: Ramona Cobb and husband Melvin of Long Beach, California; 7 grandchildren: Daireck Hicks of Arlington, Texas; Mechelle Gandy of Arlington, Texas; Vanessa Cobb, Alex Cobb, Payton Cobb, and Kamryn Cobb all of Long Beach, California; and Brian Mallard and wife Angyl of Burney, California; sister: Nadean Jones of Lindsay, California; brothers-in-law: Dennis Vanderhoof of Red Oak, Iowa and Jeff Vanderhoof and wife Amy of Villisca, Iowa; sister-in-law: Karla Bentson of Omaha, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Pastor Trevor Skalberg officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery in rural Montgomery County, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the funeral service at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family of James Hicks. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:
Date: 4/22/2008 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM Comments: Family will be present during visitation one hour prior to the funeral service.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 4/22/2008 Time: 10:30 AM Comments:	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 6th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 4/22/2008 Time: Following the service Comments:	Salem Cemetery Montgomery County, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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