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     Wilford Lee "Junior" Hicks Jr. was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 25, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on April 16, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^3,4 He Wilford Lee (Junior) Hicks, Jr., 53, of Callaway, born December 25, 1956 went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Lee Hicks, Sr. Surviving are his mother, Ruby Helen Hicks; seven brothers, David and Betty Hicks, Carl Hicks, Richard and Pam Hicks, Roger and Polly Hicks, William and Elaine Hicks, Harold and Katherine Hicks, Ronnie and Linda Hicks; two sisters, Helen and Wayne Angell, Shirley Hicks and Billy Powell; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday with Dr. William Shively and Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on April 18, 2010.⁴

     Richard Wayne Hicks was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He Richard Wayne Hicks, also known as our own “cowboy warrior”, took his last breath after his long journey with cancer, on January 31, 2020 while surrounded by family at his home. Known by many through his real life “cowboy” appearance, he was quick to draw a crowd but never liked all of the attention. His heart truly shined in the love to all who came across him during his journey. The smile that he wore each day came across to others as an invitation of conversation, of genuine acceptance, a friendly ear, or a way to show that everything was going to be okay. He will be missed but his memories live on. Richard was born on February 11, 1952 a son of the late Wilfred and Ruby Stump Hicks. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior Hicks and Ronnie Hicks; one nephew, Joey Hicks; father-in-law, Joseph Yopp; brother-in-law, Steve Yopp. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela S. Hicks; his children, Doug Hicks (Kim), Greg Hicks (Tiffany), Jay Hicks, Brad Hicks (Stephanie) Amanda Craig (Trevor), Belinda Simmons (Brandon Jones), Shawna Legans (Tyrece), Regina Maas (Tyler) and Robert Hicks; his grandchildren, Tanner Blankenship, Josh Hicks, Kenny Hicks, Nik Hicks, Hunter Hicks, Brianna Hicks, Ashlyn Hicks, Daisha Hicks, Luke Hicks, Lauren Hicks, Lindsie Hicks, Alexis Simmons, Isabella Dunman, Liam Craig, Autumn Simmons, Levi Dunman, Bristol Hicks, Luka Craig, Bentley Reyell, Sophia Legans, Brooke Jones, Scarlett Mass, Avalyn Craig, Troy Sanchez, Isaac Sanchez and Daniel Sanchez; one great-grandchild, Marlee Blankenship. He is also survived by his siblings, David Hicks (Betty), Carl Hicks, Roger Hicks (Polly), William Hicks (Elaine), Helen Angell, Harold Hicks (Kitty) and Shirley Hicks (Billy); mother-in-law, Martha Yopp; brothers-in-law, Rickie Yopp (Donna), Teddy Yopp (Suzanne); sisters-in-law, Debra Brown (Perry) Kathy Stump Yopp and Linda Hicks; His horse, “Doc”; and his canine companion, George; many other family members and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren with Pastor Bill Hinton officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery.⁵ He was born on February 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Betty Lou Huffman on May 19, 1973 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Wayne Hicks married Pamela Sue Yopp on April 9, 1994 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Wayne Hicks died on January 31, 2020 at Virginia at age 67.⁵

     William Wilton Hicks was born on October 19, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Sarah Elaine Shaver, daughter of Luther Benjamin Shaver and Betty Joe Mills, on August 2, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴