James Edward Hicks

James Edward Hicks, 70, of Watervliet died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 8, 2006, with Dr. Randy Doyle, officiating at Kerley-Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Friends may call on the family from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 07, 2006, American Lung Association or the Hicks Family. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. James was born April 15, 1935 in Benton Harbor, to Edward and Marie (Gruss) Hicks. He was employed as Maintenance Supervisor at Action Garment Rental. From 1954 to 1956 he served his county in the U.S. Army, receiving the Good Conduct Award. He was a member of F.O.P. #147, American Legion Post #362, and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his sons, Tony (Sally) Hicks of Coloma, Kevin Hicks of Watervliet, and Andy Hicks of Covert; daughter, Laurie (Bob) Bucholtz of St. Joseph; two grandchildren, Jocelynne Braddock and Madeline Hicks; his mother Marie Hicks of Sodus; brothers – Edward Hicks of Sodus, John (Karen) Hicks of Sodus, Joe (Paulette) Hicks of Eau Claire; sisters, Anita Hicks of Sodus, Donna (Dick) Donnellan of Benton Harbor, Nancy Lambrecht of Watervliet, Mary (Mike) Anderson of Coloma and Cathy (Duane) Rozema of Grand Rapids.