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Eugene Hicks Sergeant Major United States Army Retired, a life long resident of Albuquerque died on Friday April 13, 2001 following an illness. Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife Kay F. Hicks of Albuquerque; and two sons Dwain Hicks of Los Angeles, CA and David E. Hicks of Albuquerque. Mr. Hicks was a member of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where he was their audio, visual technician. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1978 after 31 years of service having served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Mr. Hicks was also a member of the 82nd Airborne, 101st 555, A.U.S.A., A.R.R.L., and the Quarter Century Amateur Radio Club. A Visitation will be held on Monday, April 16, 2001 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Strong Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Avenue SE. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 17, 2001 (time to be announced) at Grant Chapel A.M.E. 7920 Claremont NE with Pastor Delman E. Howard officiating. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Avenue are in charge of arrangements.
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