Deacon Walter Hicks Sr.

HICKS, Dea. Walter, Sr. - age 84, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Tender Care Services-Frankenmuth, MI. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Jackson Memorial Temple Church Of God In Christ, 3155 W. Carpenter Rd. with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Will I. Morgan officiating, Bishop H.J. Williams eulogist. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:30 a.m. Monday. Dea. Hicks will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Herein begins the recorded legacy of Deacon Walter Hicks, Sr. Walter was born October 23, 1929 in Adel, Georgia to Callie B. (Cook) and James “Jim” Hicks. As a young boy he divided his time between his birthplace in Adel and Jacksonville, Florida as his family migrated between locations to harvest a pecan crop. As a young man he served his country during the Korean Conflict being stationed in Austria and Germany. After being Honorably Discharged, his brothers; Dan and Homer (H.B.) discouraged him from settling in the west and persuaded him to join them in Flint, Michigan. In Flint he quickly secured employment with Chevrolet Manufacturing as a Welder/relief man in Plant 10, becoming a part of UAW Local #659. After yielding 30+ years of employment, Walter retired in December 1980. In 1957, Walter wed Barbara Bolden, to this union were born four children; Ingrid Diann, Kimberly Dawn, Walter Lyle and Jill Deneen. It was the mid-fifties when he became a member of Pilgrim Temple (Jackson Memorial) under the leadership of Founding Pastor, Leo Jackson. In 1959, He was elevated to the office of Deacon, faithfully serving 55 years. Deacon Hicks was also a learned Sunday School Teacher, dedicated church Grounds Keeper, as well as a diligent Chairman of the Men’s Ministry. He was equally devoted to noon-day prayer. Over the years, Walter enjoyed many past-times including; hunting, fishing, motorcycling, billiards and tending a yearly garden from which he shared its produce with many families and friends throughout the community. Deacon Walter Hicks, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory; 4 children; Dr. Ingrid D. Hicks (Mr. Thomas E. Brooks) of Milwaukee, WI, Evangelist Kimberly Dawn Hicks, Bro. Walter Lyle (Retinea) Hicks, all of Flint and Jill D. (Elder Roderick) Wynn of Auburn Hills, MI; 4 grandchildren, Jala Juan Clemons, Joshua Jalen Hicks, both of Flint, Ryan Taylor and Sydney Alexandria Wynn both of Auburn Hills, MI; sister; Jimmie Lee Hicks of Rochester, NY; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and dear friends including, Pastor George Coulter, Elder Donald Massey, Elder Kevin Scott, Deacon Harlan Stinnett Sr., Richard Shar, and Mrs. Barbara M. Hicks, the mother of his children. Deacon Hicks was preceded in death by his parents; Callie and James Hicks and 3 brothers. The Family would like to express special thanks to: Dr. May Ghalib, Tendercare Health Center of Frankenmuth, MI, Bishop H. J. Williams and the Jackson Memorial Church Family, Pastor Kenneth M. Brown, Sr. and the Southeast Christian Church Family.

Deacon Walter Hicks Sr.

October 23, 1929 - June 15, 2014