Edward Irvin Hicks Greenwood, South Carolina Obituary

Edward Irvin Hicks

<p>Edward Irvin Hicks, 80, resident of Ninety Six, husband of Leslie Bashnan Hicks, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare.</p><p><br></p><p>Born February 11, 1942, in Seguin, TX, he was a son of the late Charles George and Norma L. Clark Hicks. He was a graduate of University of South Carolina and was an United States Air Force veteran, attending pilot training at Moody Air Force Base, he then spent 6 years as an instructor pilot at Laredo AFB and a fighter pilot at Grissom AFB. Ed was a founding member of The Lima Lima Flight Team, and during his tenure with Lima Lima, he flew the slot position. Edward Hicks retired from Delta Air Lines after 32 years of service.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Warbirds of America, and The Single Action Shooting Society.</p><p><br></p><p>Surviving in addition to his wife Leslie, are a daughter, Kristine Hicks Laca of Montevideo, Uruguay; a son, Robert Edward Hicks (Angela) of Leonardtown, MD; two grandchildren, Alexandra Laca Hicks and Jackson Robert Hicks; and a sister, Nancy H. Coursey.</p><p><br></p><p>He was predeceased by a brother, Dale Allen Hicks.</p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service will be held at a later date.</p>
February 11, 1942 - January 24, 202302/11/194201/24/2023
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Mrs. Denise Marks
May 25, 2023
My husband first met Ed over 20 years ago, through his beautiful wife, Leslie, when Harold operated his Christmas tree lot at Long John Silver's in St. Charles, Il. Ed gave Harold a generator and he & Leslie never stopped befriending our entire family and doing whatever... Continue Reading
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Stan Robinson
January 30, 2023
I first met Ed and began flying with Lima Lima in Naperville, IL. With Ed’s help and other members of the flight team, I spent 15 years practicing, traveling and performing with Ed. Always striving for perfection from himself and others. With Ed in the slot, we rarely if... Continue Reading
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Duane Kalember
January 26, 2023
I remember him flying engineer for me eons ago. Always sad to see one of my fellow pilots pass away. Please except my condolences, and the Lord bless and keep you during this very difficult time
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Ric Catoni
January 26, 2023
I always enjoyed flying with Ed. He was a real gentleman with a dry wit and always a soft spoken grace about him.
Ric Catoni
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Robert Hicks
January 25, 2023
Hello everyone. My dad passed today. He took care of us all the way on his final approach. We wanted to share “High Flight” with those who knew him.

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and j... Continue Reading
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