Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthJun 3, 1931, Avery County, North Carolina [24316]
DeathSep 16, 2016, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina [24316]
BurialTanglewood Cemetery, Tanglewood Cemetery Road, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina [24316]
FatherGurney L. DUCKWORTH (1907-1991)
MotherBrazilla BRASWELL (1911-1971)
Obituary Online notes for “Lee” Leonard Hicks HICKS
Leonard Hicks, age 93, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC.
He was born on February 24, 1926 in Watauga County, North Carolina, a son of Martin Levi Hicks and Viney Julie Hicks.
Leonard worked for many years as an assemblyman before retiring from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Sugar Mountain Baptist. He enjoyed taking care of his family, gardening and making walking sticks.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Martin Levi Hicks; Mother, Viney Julie Hicks; Wife, Wilma Duckworth Hicks; Son, Gary Lee Hicks; and six sisters and one brother.
Leonard leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Daughters, Tammy Hicks of Newland, NC, Glenda (Jim) Curran of Inkster, MI, Son, Larry (Madelyn) Hicks of Dearborn, MI, Sisters, Linda Lou (Hill) Ward of Sugar Grove, NC, ; Lois (Buddy) Carswell of Newland, NC, daughter in law, JoAnn (Dennis) Smallwood of Carleton, MI. Seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 3:30 pm on Saturday at Sugar Mountain Baptist Church. Services for Leonard Hicks will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 beginning at 4:30 pm from the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Heinz and Pastor Donnie Ford officiating. Interment will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home [24317]
He was born on February 24, 1926 in Watauga County, North Carolina, a son of Martin Levi Hicks and Viney Julie Hicks.
Leonard worked for many years as an assemblyman before retiring from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Sugar Mountain Baptist. He enjoyed taking care of his family, gardening and making walking sticks.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Martin Levi Hicks; Mother, Viney Julie Hicks; Wife, Wilma Duckworth Hicks; Son, Gary Lee Hicks; and six sisters and one brother.
Leonard leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Daughters, Tammy Hicks of Newland, NC, Glenda (Jim) Curran of Inkster, MI, Son, Larry (Madelyn) Hicks of Dearborn, MI, Sisters, Linda Lou (Hill) Ward of Sugar Grove, NC, ; Lois (Buddy) Carswell of Newland, NC, daughter in law, JoAnn (Dennis) Smallwood of Carleton, MI. Seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 3:30 pm on Saturday at Sugar Mountain Baptist Church. Services for Leonard Hicks will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 beginning at 4:30 pm from the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Heinz and Pastor Donnie Ford officiating. Interment will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home [24317]
Obituary Online notes for Wilma (Spouse 1)
Daughter of Gurney L. DUCKWORTH, Sr. and Brazilla BRASWELL. Married Lee HICKS.
Wilma Duckworth Hicks, age 85, of Newland, died September 16, 2016 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 3, 1931 in Avery County, NC. She was a member of the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church and enjoyed canning.
Along with her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by a son, Gary Hicks; sisters Paula Martindale, Mary Moser; brothers, Ray Duckworth, Gurney Duckworth, Jr., and Wayne Duckworth.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Hicks of the home; daughters, Glenda Curran, and her husband, Jim, of Inkster, MI, Tammy Hicks of the home; son, Larry Hicks, and his wife, Madelyn, of Dearborn, MI; sister, Mildred D. Buchanan, and her husband, James, of Morganton; brother, Ted Duckworth, and his wife, Hilda, of Burlington; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Hicks of Michigan; a special "sister", Avis Williams of Morganton; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Funeral services held at the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Heinz officiating. Interment in the Tanglewood Cemetery. [24316]
Wilma Duckworth Hicks, age 85, of Newland, died September 16, 2016 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 3, 1931 in Avery County, NC. She was a member of the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church and enjoyed canning.
Along with her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by a son, Gary Hicks; sisters Paula Martindale, Mary Moser; brothers, Ray Duckworth, Gurney Duckworth, Jr., and Wayne Duckworth.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Hicks of the home; daughters, Glenda Curran, and her husband, Jim, of Inkster, MI, Tammy Hicks of the home; son, Larry Hicks, and his wife, Madelyn, of Dearborn, MI; sister, Mildred D. Buchanan, and her husband, James, of Morganton; brother, Ted Duckworth, and his wife, Hilda, of Burlington; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Hicks of Michigan; a special "sister", Avis Williams of Morganton; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Funeral services held at the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Heinz officiating. Interment in the Tanglewood Cemetery. [24316]