William Hicks

William D. Hicks, 89, was called home to his heavenly Father on May 10th. He was born in Era, Ohio on November 21, 1919 and has resided in Arizona since 1978. Bill was a World War II veteran and served his country for 3 years overseas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Wanetta. Three daughters, Janet Trimble Tom, Debbee Phillips George, and Lori Jones Michael. Six grandchildren, Shane Trimble Gina, Kelly Kennedy Brigitte, Tracie Chirumbolo Tony, Kyle Kennedy, Natalie and Brandy Jones. Five great grandchildren, Caylie, Lyndsie, and Nicolas Chirumbolo, Amber and Johnathan Kennedy. He is survived by a sister, Margaret Speakman, of Derby, Ohio and brother, Charles Hicks, of Punta Gorda, Florida. Bill loved golfing, traveling, and was an avid fisherman. He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones. Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.