HICKS, Donald Wayne
1940 - 2018 (78 years)-
Name HICKS, Donald Wayne Birth 22 Feb 1940 Bristol, Bristol County, RI 
Gender Male Death 5 Oct 2018 Johnson City, Washington County, TN Person ID I50847 Laur from Germany Last Modified 21 Sep 2020
Father HICKS, Artsel Jack, b. 1912, Sullivan County, TN d. 5 Oct 1983, Washington, VA (Age 71 years) Mother JOHNSON, Virgie Leona, b. 28 Jun 1913, Smyth County, VA d. 25 Apr 2005, TN (Age 91 years) Marriage 28 Jul 1934 Bristol, Sullivan County, TN Family ID F18104 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family HASELEY, Karen Elvira d. Yes, date unknown Marriage 6 Aug 1966 Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette
SANBORN - St. Peter's Lutheran Church
was the setting for the Saturday (Aug. 6, 1966)
wedding of Miss Karen Elvira Haseley to Donald
W. Hicks. Rev. Luther Knauff performed
the double-ring ceremony uniting the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Haseley, 3109 Lockport
Road, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Hicks, Bristol, Tenn.
The bride was escorted to the altar by her
father. She wore a white peau de soie gown
fashioned with scooped neckline, fitted bodice,
long sleeves and enhanced with Venise lace.
The dome skirt featured a detachable chapel
length train. A cluster of blossoms secured
her chapel length veil of silk illusion. She carried
a bouquet, of white roses and ferns with
a red rose center.
MRS. RALPH EWALD, sister of the bride
was matron of honor. Miss Judy Troyer was
maid of honor, and Mrs. Paul Beecher, Miss
Jean Haseley and Miss Sharon Shea were
bridesmaids. They wore identical long gowns
of white chiffon, with sleeveless bodice, accented
with a rose cumberbund and appliques.
Nieces of the bride, Janet Walck and Carol
Buerger were flower girls.
Jack L. Hicks was best man to his brother.
Brothers of the bride, Howard N. Haseley
Nelson F. Haseley ushered along with David
L. French and Albert V. Mendoza.
An evening dinner and reception was held
at the Twilight-Golf Restaurant.
After a wedding trip to Cape Cod the couple
will live in Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn.
Children 1. HICKS, Melinda Beth, b. 5 Jul 1967, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 2 Aug 2017, Jacksonville, Duval County, FL (Age 50 years)2. HICKS, Jonathan Scott 3. HICKS, Rebecca Jean 4. HICKS, Christopher Family ID F18103 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette
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Notes - 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 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).