Kenny Ray Hicks

Kenny Ray Hicks, age 42, of Cromwell, IN passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1976 the son of Raven Jr. and Omah (Poe) Hicks in Kendallville, IN. On August 30, 2003, he married Jessica Messer in Hagerstown, IN.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica Hicks of Cromwell, IN; their two children, Samuel Hicks and Emma Hicks, both at home; his parents, Raven and Omah Hicks Jr. of Ligonier, IN; Siblings, Charity (Juelio) Garcia of Wolf Lake, IN, Penny (Mark McAndrews) Hicks of Rome City, IN and Tammy (Richard) Moorhouse of Albion, IN; mother and father-in-law, Jeffrey and Linda Messer of Kimmell, IN; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Kenny graduated from West Noble High School in 1995 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army for six years. Following his time in the military he attended Northwestern Tech and graduated with a degree in auto mechanics.  Kenny worked as a certified mechanic at Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Buick, GMC in Kendallville and had been employed there since 2007. He loved spending time with his children and supporting them in whatever they did, from 4H to baseball, and the Boy Scouts.

A funeral service will be held in Kenny’s honor on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 1PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Dan Burnham will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell where military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post 243 of Ligonier.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, and from 12 noon until the time of the 1PM service on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Jessica Hicks.