MERLIN J. HICKS

Merlin J. Hicks. 72, of Henrietta, MO died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Liberty Hospital.

Merlin was born on October 30, 1943 in Longmont, CO to Hershal and Marrietta Faye (Price) Hicks. He married Linda L. Hewlett of Henrietta on June 2, 1979. She survives of the home.

Additonal survivors include; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry Keith and Shelly Hicks of Grain Valley, MO and Kevin Hicks and his companion, Judy  of Linn, MO; two daughters and one son-in-law, Konnie and Robert Clancy of Rayville, MO and Tracy Goers of Warsaw, MO; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Dean Hicks and his companion, Ingrid of Polo, MO and Jimmy Joe and Shirley Hicks of Polo, MO; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Dori.

In addition to his parents, Merlin was preceded in death by one son, Merlin Michael Hicks; and one daughter, Angie Davis.

Merlin was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a self-employed carpenter. He also worked for U.S. By Products in Henrietta. He was a member of the Henrietta Baptist Church. Merlin lived in Polo, MO before moving to Henrietta, MO 37 years ago. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandkids and friends. Merlin was an excellent wood craftsman.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Merlin J. Hicks memorial fund.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans. Online condolences maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com