James Hursul Hicks Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Hursul Hicks of Mount Vernon, Illinois, departing on November 14, 2025 at the age of 82. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Hursul Hicks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Hicks and Dorothy Hicks (Brigman); his son James Patrick Hicks (Rebecca); his grandson Randy Wilson; and his siblings, Richard, Barbara, Penny, Charles and Bill.
He is survived by: his wife Connie Hicks (Ritter); his children, Sean Hicks (Angela), Brian McCreight, Lori Wilson (Maurice) and Ann Stolberg (Cory); his siblings, Otto, Kathy, Helen, Christene, John, Cindy, Mary and Patricia; and his grandchildren, Stephanie, Sarah, Sean James, Ronnie, Michael, Heather, Jessica, Amber, Matthew, Ryan, Tyler, Kelsea, Caitlyn, Ricky, Ashley and Aliyah. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Newell Funeral Home (601 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made in Jim's honor to Cornerstone Baptist Church.
