Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Lee” Leonard Hicks HICKS 
3, Paula B. Martindale,3, Mary Duckworth “Jal” Moser,470, Leonard Hicks,470, Gurney L Duckworth Jr.-Obituary Information,256, Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Duckworth
3, Paula B. Martindale,3, Mary Duckworth “Jal” Moser,470, Leonard Hicks,470, Gurney L Duckworth Jr.-Obituary Information,256, Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt DuckworthBirthFeb 24, 1926, Watauga County, North Carolina470, Leonard Hicks
DeathMay 23, 2019, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina470, Leonard Hicks
BurialTanglewood Cemetery, Tanglewood Cemetery Road, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina470, Leonard Hicks
Spouses
1Wilma DUCKWORTH 3, Paula B. Martindale,3, Mary Duckworth “Jal” Moser,470, Wilma Duckworth Hicks,470, Gurney L Duckworth Jr.-Obituary Information,256, Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Duckworth
3, Paula B. Martindale,3, Mary Duckworth “Jal” Moser,470, Wilma Duckworth Hicks,470, Gurney L Duckworth Jr.-Obituary Information,256, Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt DuckworthBirthJun 3, 1931, Avery County, North Carolina470, Wilma Duckworth Hicks
DeathSep 16, 2016, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina470, Wilma Duckworth Hicks
BurialTanglewood Cemetery, Tanglewood Cemetery Road, Linville, Avery County, North Carolina470, Wilma Duckworth Hicks
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 470, Leonard Hicks
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 470, Leonard Hicks