Lynn L. Hicks Elkins, West Virginia Obituary

Lynn L. Hicks

Lynn L. Hicks, age 67 years, a resident of Elkins, WV passed on July 4, 2022 due to complications from ALS. He was born May 26, 1955 in Rome, NY. He was married to Jennifer Webb Hicks, also of Elkins. He is preceded in death by his mother Naomi Pribble Hicks and father Charles L. Hicks of Ava, NY. He is survived by three children, Alison Foreman (husband Caleb) of Dallas, TX, Jaime Eilers, (husband Jud) of Mingo, WV, Brooks Keith (wife Kristy) of Powells Point, NC, five grandchildren Noah, Piper, Isabella, Kennedy and Naomi, one sister, Melinda Scofield (husband Gary) of Ballston Lake, NY, one brother Kevin Hicks and girlfriend Billie Jo Hopwood of Melbourne, FL, one nephew, John Tully, one niece, Kathleen Mege and one grandniece, Kiera. Lynn was a graduate of Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY with a degree in engineering from the School of Forestry. He began his long and very successful career with the USDA Forest Service on the Hiawatha National Forest in Escanaba, MI. From there he continued his career on the Wayne-Hoosier National Forest in Nelsonville, OH then on the Monongahela National Forest (Supervisor’s Office) in Elkins, WV. He retired in 2016 after 36 years while in Asheville, NC at the Supervisor’s Office as a staff officer where he received the US National Managerial Award in Washington DC. Lynn was instrumental in the building of the Seneca Rocks Visitors Center in Seneca Rocks, WV along with hundreds of projects throughout the Forest Service. He loved his job and the people he worked with. He was also a football referee. After retirement he worked, part time, for the Currituck County Visitors Center in NC. Lynn was a Rotarian and received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award while a member of the Asheville, NC club. Lynn also loved his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He was an amazing grandpa and father. He was kind to all and loved his friends. Lynn was a Methodist by faith and was a previous member of the choir at the First United Methodist Church in Elkins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2 PM, at the First United Methodist Church in Elkins at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Brian Seders will officiate and entombment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV. A celebration of Lynn’s life will follow at Big Timber Brewing Company, 1210 South Davis Avenue, Elkins WV following the memorial service. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the ALS Association at www.als.org to give to the local ALS Chapter.
May 26, 1955 - July 4, 202205/26/195507/04/2022
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Tribute wall

Plant a tree in memory of Lynn

An environmentally friendly option
15 trees planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks.
P
Peggy and Michael Schneider
July 5, 2022
May Lynn find the fastest times in his new marathon and that cold beer waiting at the finish line.
3 trees were planted in memory of
Lynn L. Hicks
Plant a tree
S
Stephen Hendricks
November 25, 2022
Tim Chesley and I just saw that Lynn passed away in July. He was as a great guy. So sorry he was taken away from his family at such a young age.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks. Plant a tree

V
Victoria Bailey Paparelli
September 17, 2022
Please accept my condolences, to Jennifer and family, I am sorry for your loss and the world's loss of Lynn's positivity and his smile.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks. Plant a tree

A
Anonymous
July 19, 2022

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks. Plant a tree

A
Anonymous
July 9, 2022
A mighty tree for a great man of the forest.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks. Plant a tree

K
Kimberly Reda-Wilson
July 8, 2022
My dearest Jennifer, Alison and other family members, I am grateful that I got to meet Lynn after marrying Jennifer. While get-togethers were few and brief, Lynn’s essence was bountiful; it was easy to feel as though I had visited him and Jennifer more than I did. My l... Continue Reading
A candle was posted for Lynn L. Hicks.
A candle was posted for Lynn L. Hicks.
S
Sue K.
July 8, 2022
Lynn and I were classmates growing up in West Leyden area of New York. Lost track of him years ago but he was a great guy with a good sense of humor. So sorry to hear of his death at a young age. My thoughts are with the family
P
Peg, Tim Evans
July 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fond Memories

Fond Memories was purchased for the family of Lynn L. Hicks.

A tree was also planted in memory of Lynn L. Hicks.
K
Karen Compton
July 7, 2022
Jen and the entire family, My heart breaks for you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynn was such a wonderful person. He was the kind of co-worker and boss that you wanted to work on projects with. It was an honor working with him on the National Forests in NC. ... Continue Reading
H
Himes
July 7, 2022
Dear Jennifer and family, Please know we are saddened to learn of Lynn's illness and death. He was a wonderfully kind man, and we so enjoyed watching and listening to him in the FUMC choir. His sincerity and dedication to the Lord was evident every time he sang. Sinc... Continue Reading
M
Mary Beth
July 7, 2022
Lynn was the best at everything. He loved life. I will always remember Lynn talking and talking and talking..He always made me laugh. Rest In Peace