Hicks, Jene

Jene D. Hicks

April 24, 1921 - February 8, 2010

Jene D. Hicks, 88, of Perrysville, Ind., passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Jene was born to Daniel and Evea (Goff) Hicks on April 24, 1921.

He was married to Pearl L. (Prather) on May 3, 1942. He is survived by his wife and five children, Curtis (Lynn) Hicks of Covington, Ind., Dan (Nyanne) Hicks of Blacksburg, Va., David (Vickie) Hicks of Covington, Jeneil (Darrell) Hupfer of Westmont, Ill., and Steve (Shirley) Hicks of Perrysville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His brothers, Ray (Cleta) Hicks and Carl (Delores) Hicks, and sister-in-law, Irma Lee (Bill, deceased) Crist also survive. His parents preceded him in death.

Jene farmed his entire life in the Perrysville and Rileysburg area. He enjoyed gardening in his retirement, was an animated and accomplished storyteller, a skilled fisherman and an avid sports fan. Jene had an infectious laugh, a genuine kindness and a giving spirit.

He was a lifelong leader in the Perrysville community, including service to the United Methodist Church and Sunday School, Lions Club, Unity Lodge 344, F.&A.M.;, Order of Eastern Star 302, North Vermillion School Board, Vermillion County Extension Board, Soil Conservation Board and Area Planning Commission and Zoning Board and a 20-year 4-H Club leader.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. EST Friday, Feb. 12, at the Perrysville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hicks Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 11, at Shelby Funeral Home in Covington, Ind. with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. EST. Memorials may be made to the Perrysville United Methodist Church, Unity Lodge 344, F.&A.M.; or Vermillion County 4-H.