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William Hicks

Belleville 06/25/2025

William A. “Bill” Hicks, 61, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, July 3, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Bill worked as a storeroom clerk for Empire Stove Company in Belleville. He was a big Greenbay football fan.

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Parents: Randolph A. and Dorothy C., nee Pelch, Hicks
  • Brother: Chris Hicks
  • Sister: Lisa Randolph

Surviving are his:

  • Wife of 36 Years: Sherri, nee Giger, Hicks of Belleville, IL
  • Daughters
    • Julie (Alex) Thompson of Highland, IL
    • Jamie (Amanda) Hicks of Dupo, IL
  • Father of Jaden and Savanah: Tyson (Kim) Bang of Texico, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Jaden Bang
    • Savanah Bang
    • Sebastian Thompson
    • Bentley Thompson
    • Tony Thompson
    • Oaklyn Hicks
    • Rowen Hicks
  • Brothers
    • Bob Hicks
    • Randy (Lynn) Hicks of Maeystown, IL
    • Eric Hicks of St. Louis, MO
    • Steve (Dana) Hicks of Waterloo, IL
  • Sisters
    • Maria (Lonnie) Adkisson of Collinsville, IL
    • Patsy Hicks of Zeigler, IL
    • Kimberly Hicks of Tamaroa, IL
    • Cindy Bailey of Mt. Vernon, IL
  • Dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s-St. Louis.

Services: Private family interment.


Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home



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