Noel E. Hicks | 93 | Scottville

By Editor | October 12, 2023 |

Noel E Hicks, 93, of Scottville died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Stonebridge Memory Care in Jacksonville. Noel was born in Waverly, IL on Dec. 30, 1929 to Alden and Margaret (Crossland) Hicks.
He attended Sunny Point Country School and graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. He married Wanda D. Eades on Aug. 10, 1951. They enjoyed a marriage of 69 years, a life filled with love and laughter as well as a prosperous partnership concerning their farm.
Noel was involved with farming his entire life. He constantly read about the latest techniques in farming and implemented what made the best sense for his operation. He was mechanically gifted and could often be found in his machine shop repairing, inventing, and engineering equipment and hardware to improve his operations.
Noel is survived by his son, Steven of Scottville; daughter, Patricia (husband, Cliff) Bilbruck of Palmyra; daughter, Elaine (husband, Kent) Moberly of Chapel Hill, N.C.; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sisters, Eleanor Hicks and Helen Lowery; and his daughter-in-law, Debbie Hicks.
His family was extremely important to him. His children and grandchildren found him to be a wonderful listener and mentor who would impart significant life lessons to them by word or deed. Noel found joy in waking up every day and “playing in the dirt.” He viewed farming as a passion and a gift.
Noel honorably served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. Noel also served his community on the Scottville Township Board for several years and was on The Federal Land Bank in the 1980s. Additionally, he was a member of the Scottville Masonic Lodge from the age of 21 and involved with the Palmyra Lions Club.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Stults-Neece Chapel in Palmyra, IL. Burial will be in Panther Creek Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Palmyra American Legion Post. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Modesto Methodist Church or Northwestern Rescue Squad and sent to Stults-Neece Chapel, 349 E. Tanner Waverly, Il. 62692. Condolences may be sent to the family online www.airsman-hires.com.