Virgil Hicks, age 72 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, surrounded by his family and loved ones, at his home in Batesville, IN. The US Navy veteran served during Vietnam, was a member of the Dearborn Baptist Church near Manchester.
Virgil was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 9, 1944. He worked at Hill-Rom for 37 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to sing and play his guitar. He always liked to make everyone laugh at the jokes he would share. He loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing his faith with others. Virgil was a great man and will be missed by his family and friends.
He married Beatrice Kay Hoegeman on Dec. 23, 1967 in Kentucky and she survives. In addition to his wife, Beatrice Kay Hicks, he is also survived by his daughter Phyllis Kay Meredith, son John Edward Hicks (wife Michelle Hicks); grandchildren Dalton Allen Peterson, Benjamin Lee Meredith, Cameron Ray Hicks (wife Kristina Hicks), Andrew James Bishop, and Kaila Marie Hicks; Great grandchildren Kayleigh Hicks and Makenzie Hicks; sister Phyllis Horstman (husband Steve Horstman); 5 step grandchildren and all his nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby Robinson Hicks, father Voyd Hicks, and brother Curtis Hicks.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 1pm until time of services at 3 pm all at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN with Darrell Sparks officiating. Military Honors will follow services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Assoc. or Diabetes Assoc. c/o Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006. Online condolences at meyersfuneralhomes.com