Lyle G. Hicks' Obituary
Lyle G. Hicks, age 86, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on October 3, 1937, in Englewood, NJ, to the late John S. Hicks and Dale C. (Butterworth) Hicks.
After graduating high school, Mr. Hicks attended many certification courses which led him to a fascinating career as an aircraft engineer. He honorably served in the US Air Force and the US Navy Reserves. His career led him to Dover Air Force Base, where he met his wife, Donna Kinney. They were married on December 27, 1976, and spent 46 years making countless memories together. He was a loving and devoted husband.
His hobbies were boating, cruising, and traveling all over the world. One of his most impressive talents was renovating his homes. His presence will be forever missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his brothers, Darryl, and John Hicks. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna K. Hicks; his sons, Sean Brown, and Scott Hicks; his stepdaughters: Barbara Beaman and Nancy Fields (Mark); his grandsons: Logan and Maverick Fields; and his niece, Margaret (Hicks) Pitts.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe, 36101 Seaside Blvd., Rehoboth Beach, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Hicks' memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947 or https://bvspca.org/ways-to-give.
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