Birth date: Nov 14, 1932 Death date: Aug 2, 2016
William ‘Bill’ O. Hicks passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 2, 2016 after a courageous multi-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bill was born in Dyersburg, TN on November 14, 1932 to Herman and Ester Lee (Cole). Bill Read Obituary
Your Dad was a great guy. I'm glad he went peacefully. My thoughts are with you. Gail Wisneski Troutman
Will always be missed. Remembering all the good times at Hartshorn Marina
John and Lorrie Spaans
I met Bill when I moved into my house over 30 years ago, He and Marian walked passed my house and welcomed me to the neighborhood. He seemed to always be walking or driving by when my lawn mower wouldn't start. He would always start it for me. Another story I have was at my grandfathers visitation. Bill walked in and I walked up to him and asked how he knew my grandfather, He told me it was back when he applied to the police academy. He needed a suit for the interview and could not fine one. My grandfather worked at Hoslers clothing store and he told Bill he had one for him. It needed alterations but he needed it the next day and alterations usually took a week. Grandpa told him to come back in an hour and it would be done. Bill came back and picked it up. He was nervous and grandpa told him that he would make it, because he had the best suit in Muskegon and he had what it took to be a great police officer. Grandpa was right. Bill came to my grandfathers visitation just hoping that he would find someone he knew so he could share this story with them, He Credits my grandfather for giving him the confidence he needed. Thank you for sharing that with our family because you were truly a great police officer. I miss you waliking past my house. Rest in Peace dear neighbor.
Kathy Doppel
Bill & Barb, So Sorry To Hear Of Your Dad's Passing. Please Know We Are Thinking Of You All. Jim & Lisa(Kisosondi) Hall
Bill and Marian were the perfect neighbors for all so many years "up north"... A great fella with wonderful stories and time to talk... I will miss him... Never will forget the time he "Huckleberry Finned" me into splitting a load of firewood back at the woods camp... as he said " well... I've never split wood before".... what a great laugh he had on me and how much I laughed... when I was finally brought up to speed.... that weasel.... ha ha.. This man lived a good life, took care of his family and did his duty.... He will be missed by many... Godspeed my friend... Roger + Kathy from "Up North"...
I have known Bill since He finished school and came to work where I also worked
And He was a fellow easy to know and a lot of fun to be around, our paths crossed
Frequently and We both enjoyed a very pleasent and timely visit. I will miss Him and
Wish His Family the very best of times ahead.
Carl Anderson
Norton Shores
Our wonderful neighbors for many years! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Norlyn, Micki, Mindy, and Mark Sweet
Bill & Deb,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May he rest in peace. May all the great memories get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Teresa, Eddie, Derek and Taylor Moore
