Submitted by Patricia Hicks
James E. Hicks transitioned from labor to reward on December 19, 2020 at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Albany, NY.
James (Jim) Edward Hicks was born in Cortland, NY on January 14, 1946 to the late Harold E. and Patricia Patterson Hicks.
His family attended Grace Episcopal and Holy Spirit Lutheran Church where he served as an Alter Boy.
Jim was educated in the City of Cortland school system. He was an avid golfer and was successful in getting his family interested in the sport. He attended Ithaca College and graduated with a degree in Music.
After graduation, he taught music in the elementary schools. His professional career included positions at Phillip Morris Inc. where he formed a musical chorale for its annual Christmas program. He held various positions in the accounting field.
Jim was a founding member, along with Pastor Dennis O’Neill, of the Living Gospel Baptist Church in Rutherford, NJ which was chartered in 1973. Jim and Pat (Patricia Estelle Lennon) were married at the Living Gospel March 7, 1981.
Jim joined the Salvation Army in Troy, NY where he played piano for 20 years. He was appointed Corps Sergeant Major and served for over 5 years. He also became and instructor for students in the Salvation Army program.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Patricia Patterson Hicks and his daughter, Badia Hicks. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Patricia Estelle Hicks, of Green Island, NY; brother Jon Hicks, of Cortland, NY; niece Nicole (Julius) Bolding of Chesapeake, VA; nephew, Bryan (Kim) of Valdosta, GA; mother-in-law, Irene Lennon of Queens, NY and brother-in-law, Roger Lennon of Virginia Beach, VA.
Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 410 River Street, Troy, NY 12180.
