Artsel married JOHNSON, Virgie Leona on 28 Jul 1934 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN. Virgie was born on 28 Jun 1913 in Smyth County, VA; died on 25 Apr 2005 in TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donald Wayne Hicks, age 78, beloved husband, father, and granddaddy died on October 5, 2018. He was born to Artsel and Virgie (Johnson) Hicks in Bristol, VA on February 22, 1940. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965 in Niagara Falls, NY where he met and married Karen (Haseley) Hicks on August 6, 1966. In 1971, they moved to Bristol, TN where he was employed and later retired from Ball Corporation. He enjoyed car racing, hunting, and golfing, as well as RV traveling and Airstream camping. His parents and his beloved daughter, Melinda Jenkins, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Rebecca Whittemore (Matthew), and sons Jonathan Hicks (Renita), Christopher Hicks, and son-in-law H. Neff Jenkins; grandchildren Luke, Kelly, and Avery Jenkins, Colin and Mallory Whittemore; and brother Jack Hicks (Marian).

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on October 20, 2018 at Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church located at 3225, Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620.
Remembrance contributions may be sent to Addilynn Church or a charity of your choice.

Donald married HASELEY, Karen Elvira on 6 Aug 1966 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Karen (daughter of HASELEY, Harvey Hubert Philipp and FEDELER, Elvira Margaret) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Melinda Hicks Jenkins, age 50, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2017 with her family by her side. Her journey with cancer was an example of strength and courage to all who knew her. Born on July 5, 1967 in Lewiston, New York, Melinda grew up in Bristol, Tennessee. She graduated from Tennessee High School and East Tennessee State University. In addition to her bachelor's degree, Melinda earned her master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and worked as a social worker for the VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Melinda married her husband, Neff Jenkins, on October 17, 1998. They relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in June of 1999. In Jacksonville she continued her career in social work at the Children's Home Society and Baptist Medical Center until her first child was born. Melinda was a devoted wife, a loving and dedicated mother, a skilled cook, and the best friend anyone could have. She was quick with a smile, adventurous, fun loving, thoughtful, and a loyal friend. Melinda had a strong faith in God and lived her faith through her family and friends. She also had a generous spirit for her community, serving through the Junior League of Jacksonville and the Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Melinda is survived by her husband, Neff Jenkins; three children Luke (16), Kelly (14), and Avery (10); her parents Don and Karen Hicks; brothers Christopher Hicks and Jonathan Hicks; and sister Rebecca Whittemore

Family/Spouse: JENKINS, Hugh Neff. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FLETCHER, Renita. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WHITTEMORE, Matthew Taylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]