Edward Ray Hicks, Sr.

Fort Meade- Edward "Eddie" Ray Hicks, Sr., 64, of Fort Meade, FL., died at his residence on Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He was born November 25, 1942 in Douglas, MI. He moved from Michigan to Bartow in 1979 and has lived in Fort Meade since 1981. Eddie was a supervisor with CTL in Mulberry for 8 years, he was also a Plant Broker for different Nurseries. He attended the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He is survived by his wife Peggy Southard Hicks; three daughters: Kris & Lamar Carter of Corydon, IN., Kathi & Timmy Millay of Guston, KY., Ronda & Dail Kuhens of Bangor, MI.; three sons: Edward "Ray" Hicks, Jr. of Fort Meade, FL., Billy & Viola Lamp of Bangor, MI., Eric Nowman of Ionia, MI.; two brothers: Bill & Jerri Fleetwood of Lawrence, MI., Jimmy Hicks of Englewood, FL.; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Contributions can be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 Arrangements are being handled by McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway, Fort Meade, FL. Condolences can be made at mcleanfuneralhome.net