Robert N. E. Hicks
Robert Nolen Eugene Hicks, a faithful Christian solider of God, born May 5, 1936, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 12, 2014. He was the son of Bernice E. Hicks and Norma Ray Hicks (Midgett) of Maury City, Tennessee. He was currently of Lansing, Michigan.
He grew up on a family farm in Tennessee and his life-long passions were the conservation of wildlife, and its natural resources. He received a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Tennessee State University where he met, and then married Thelma L. Hicks (Bias) in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years in research and development, all over the world, including the Greenland Ice Cap, and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Robert retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a District Soil Conservationist after 47 years of service.
Bob was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he faithfully served in different stewardship roles. He was involved in Habitat for Humanity, the Neighborhood Watch program, Farm Bureau and Rotary International. He was an avid fan of The Michigan State University Athletic programs and the Detroit Tigers.
Robert was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Thelma L. Hicks, of 51 years of marriage; parents, Bernice E. Hicks and Norma Ray Hicks (Midgett); and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur E. Bias Sr. and Musetta L. Bias (Farmer).
He is survived by his children, Derrick N. Hicks and Belinda N. (David) Kammeraad (Hicks); brothers, Charles (Sandra) Hicks, John (Mary) Hicks, Michael (Bernetta) Hicks, Solomon Midgett, and Will Lee (Shirley) Midgett; sister-in-law, Doris Bias, and family; loving grandchildren, Christopher and Laurie Kammeraad; special in-law, Gonda Kammeraad; and a host of grandnieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7910 E. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, with Pastor Bill Wangelin officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church and School. Condolences may be left for the family at www.EstesLeadley.com
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KATHY TRIPP ODELL
June 14, 2014 at 11:10 amBob Hicks worked with my father, Lawrence Tripp, in Mason, Mi at the US Dept. of Agriculture. He has very faithfully remembered my mother, Lorna Tripp every Christmas after my father’s passing. Bob was a wonderful, kind,and faithful friend to my parents! I am so sad to read of his passing.
Kathy Tripp Odell
Tim Cattron
June 14, 2014 at 12:19 pmI extend my prayer and condolences to Bob Hicks family. I worked with Bob at the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a kind and friendly person, truly concerned about properly using and conserving the earth’s resources. I am sad to hear of his passing.
Frances Johnston
June 14, 2014 at 2:36 pmI have not lived in Lansing area very long but I enjoyed knowing Bob and visiting with him at are National Active and Retired Federal Employee (NARFE) Association meetings. He was so nice to me when I started attending the meetings. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I am the local NARFE chapter Secretary and I have sent a copy of Bob’s Obit to the members so they will know of his passing. Thoughts and Prayers to the family in this sad time for them.
Buck's Chapel MB Church
June 14, 2014 at 9:25 pmThe Buck’s Chapel membership of Maury City, Tennessee, the home church of Robert’s mother and extended family offer our sincere condolences to the Hicks family. Although he was away he always had the church at heart. Throughout the year he would send monetary gifts for various causes supported by the church. He would also review our church calendar and send birthday and anniversary cards to the members. We are sad to hear of his passing.
GayLynn Kinter
June 17, 2014 at 12:16 amBob was such a dedicated conservationist. Even after retirement he volunteered in helping with the State FFA land judging contest each spring where I was able to work with him again this year and he volunteered in helping with the Soil and Water Conservation Society Highway clean up. He always had a smile on his face and that incredible voice. He will be truly missed and I extend my sympathies and thoughts to his family. He was someone most definitely to be proud of..
Sally Emeott
June 18, 2014 at 2:12 pmThoughts and prayers to the family during this sad time.
Sheryl (Norris) Schultz
June 18, 2014 at 11:34 pmI have fond memories of playing at the Hicks home with Belinda as a small child and Mr. Hicks was always a very kind man. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Maryann McSauby
June 19, 2014 at 8:58 amMy sympathy and prayers to the Hicks family and daughter Belinda Kammeraad during this time.
Daniel F. Kesselring
June 20, 2014 at 3:26 pmSad to learn of Bob’s passing. I just saw him and talked with him during the State Land Judging Contest preparations in April. Bob’s mind was an encyclopedia of soil conservation and soil knowledge. He was a dedicated Federal Government Servant for many years. He will be missed.
mildred hicks/Family
June 23, 2014 at 5:15 pmA SUNSET ON EARTH…..
A SUNRISE IN HEAVEN…..
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,
SO THANKFUL FOR THEIR GAIN….
WITH SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS…
“NO EYE HAS SEEN,
NO EAR HAS HEARD,
NO MIND HAS CONCEIVED
WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED
For THOSE WHO LOVE HIM….
1 CORINTHIANS 2:9
CHRIST BLESSINGS FROM MILDRED & FAMILY
Mike Baldock
June 27, 2014 at 9:32 amI met Bob often at church. A good, peaceful man who served the Lord faithfully in many different position. He will be missed, but surely not forgotten. God’s blessings to all his family and our congregation at Redeemer!