Lawrence Thicksten Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-10T15:00:00
End: 2025-07-10T16:00:00
Location: Central Christian Church

The passing of Lawrence Thicksten of Decatur, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 5, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lawrence Thicksten to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, R. Earl Thicksten and Vora Thicksten (Lawrence); his brothers, Ronald and Roger; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara, Millie and Delano Hagin.

He is survived by: his wife Sally Thicksten; his children, David Thicksten of Decatur, IL, Larry Thicksten (Janet) of Decatur, IL and Karen Kitchell (Rick) of O'Fallon, IL; and his siblings, Darrell of Oklahoma and Doris Hagin of Arizona. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild.

Memorials in Lawrence's honor may be made to Central Christian Church Music Ministry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes - Decatur

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June 11, 2025

Joy Gardner wrote a sympathy message

“Sally and family....... praying for all of you,,,,,,, very sorry for your loss.......... may God continue to bless all of you............”

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Central Christian Church
650 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522

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July 10

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Central Christian Church
650 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522

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