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Larry E. Hicks
Larry E. Hicks, 77, of Richmond, Indiana and formally of New Madison,
passed away on February 26, 2013 in Richmond, Indiana. Larry was
born in Union City, Indiana on June 29, 1935 to the late Thurman and
Faye (Bosworth) Hicks.
Larry was a 1956 graduate of New Madison High School and worked for
Belden Wire in Richmond for 37 years as a shipping and receiving
supervisor. Larry also proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Army. Larry served as a council member for the
city of New Madison and also Mayor of New Madison at one time. He
was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, and
watching birds. Larry especially enjoyed working with his hands rather
it be woodworking or machinery like his father before him. Larry
also enjoyed playing cards, putting together puzzles, the Cincinnati
Reds, country music and dancing with his loving wife. He especially
enjoyed the time he spent with his family and close friends. He
was a member of the Druids of Richmond, Eagles, Moose, American Legion
Laroy Farst Post and the VFW. Larry was just one of a kind.
In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his
wife, Maureen (Painter) Hicks who passed away on March 31, 1999; two
brothers, Bill Hicks and Joe Cannon, and his faithful companion, Mitzi.
Larry is survived by a son, Kurt M. Hicks of Centerville, Ohio; a
daughter, Shawn and Wayne Bry of Richmond, Indiana; four
grandchildren, Cortney Hicks, Kyle Hicks, Bodhi Bry and Griffin Bry; a
brother, Gene Cannon of Muncie, Indiana; and two sisters, Grace
Eley and Ginny Brooks both of Florida.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of
the Golden Living Center and AseraCare Hospice for the great care they
gave to their father during his stay.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the
Rev. Eric Fee being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the
Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests in honor of their father to send memorial contributions
to AseraCare Hospice 4427 Garwood Pl, Richmond, IN 47374.
Arrangements entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New
Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.braundpope.com.
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