Lowell Wayne Hicks, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Poteau. Lowell was born on May 8, 1947 in Poteau to Lowell Dee & Atha Belle (Sinclair) Hicks. He was a veteran of the US Army; a teacher, coach, & school administrator for 36 years before his retirement; and a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge #46. Lowell loved playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lowell is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce Hicks of the home; 2 sons, Joel Hicks of Poteau, OK & Matt Hicks of Sulphur Springs, TX; a granddaughter, Emma Hicks of Poteau, OK: a brother in law & wife, Ray & Jannelle Babb of Tulsa, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.
Funeral services for Lowell were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK with the Reverend Phil McGehee & the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Wayne Hoffman, Ronnie Riggs, Earl Jobe, Jay Hicks, Larry Hicks, Bill Hicks, Wayne Fry, & Windle Harper.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Lowell Wayne Hicks
Lowell Wayne Hicks, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Poteau. Lowell was born on May 8, 1947 in Poteau to Lowell Dee & Atha Belle (Sinclair) Hicks. He was a veteran of the US Army; a teacher, coach, & school administrator for 36 years before his retirement; and a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge #46. Lowell loved playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lowell is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce Hicks of the home; 2 sons, Joel Hicks of Poteau, OK & Matt Hicks of Sulphur Springs, TX; a granddaughter, Emma Hicks of Poteau, OK: a brother in law & wife, Ray & Jannelle Babb of Tulsa, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.
Funeral services for Lowell were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK with the Reverend Phil McGehee & the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Wayne Hoffman, Ronnie Riggs, Earl Jobe, Jay Hicks, Larry Hicks, Bill Hicks, Wayne Fry, & Windle Harper.
I FIRST MET LOWELL WAYNE WHEN I
ReplyDeleteWAS IN MRS. HICKS CLASS. TO A
125TH 8TH GRADER HE WAS A GIANT.
LATER IN HIGH SCHOOL I FOUND OUT
HE WAS A GIANT IN EDUCATION.
HE COULD DIFFENTELY SWING THAT
BAT.........IT WAS VERY EFFECTIVE.
IN LATER YEARS, SONYA AND I BECAME
THEIR NEIGHBORS. AND GOOD ONES THEY
ARE. THREE WORDS TO SUM UP HOW I FEEL- EDUCATOR, MENTOR, FRIEND...
BILLY THOMPSON-CLASS OF 1987
I FIRST MET LOWELL WAYNE WHEN I WAS
ReplyDeleteIN MRS. HICKS CLASS. TO A 125TH 8TH
GRADER HE WAS A GIANT. LATER I FOUND OUT THAT HE WAS A GIANT IN
EDUCATION. HE COULD DIFFENTELY
SWING THAT BAT...IT WAS EFFECTIVE.
IN LATER YEARS SONYA AND I BECAME
THEIR NEIGHBORS, AND GOOD ONES THEY
ARE. THREE WORDS TO SUM UP HOW
I FEEL ARE- EDUCATOR, MENTOR, FRIEND.........
BILLY THOMPSON CLASS OF 1987
Joyce,
ReplyDeleteBarb and Wade Anderson told me about Lowell's death. I just wanted to send my condolences and let you know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Deanna (Deatherage) Davidson
Joyce and family:
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry we could not attend the service, but hope you know our love and prayers are with you and will continue.
Lowell Wayne was such a special person and loving family member and one of the most "fun" relatives to be around. We miss all the wonderful Thanksgivings we all spent together.
God Bless You, Love Deb and Neal and family.
Joyce and family:
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry we could not attend the service but understand it was a wonderful tribute to Lowell Wayne.
He was such a wonderful family member and public educator. He touched so many lives. We still miss all those wonderful, fun Thanksgivings we all spent together.
God Bless You.
Love, Deb, Neal, and family