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Joseph Lee "J.L." Hicks
June 5, 1933 - December 28, 2024

Rev. Joseph Lee “J L” Joe Hicks departed from this life Saturday, December 28th at Conway Regional Medical in Conway, AR at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 23 days.  He was born Monday, June 5, 1933 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Robert and Gladys Yaney Hicks.  He graduated from Pine Bluff High School  and attended Pentecostal Bible Institute in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Joseph was a licensed minister with United Pentecostal Church International for 70 years.  He served as presbyter in the Arkansas District for 23 years.  He was a master electrician and a member of IBEW 295.  He was electrician for the Arkansas Campground and wired many churches and pastor’s homes.  He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, 1 brother and his parents.      He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean Hicks of Mayflower, AR; two daughters, Betty Jean (Danny) Jones and Carol Lynn (Randell) Curtis; two sisters, Wannie Jean Pope of Little Rock, AR and Patricia Newell of Denver, CO; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.     Pallbearers will be his grandsons,  Chris Jones, Brian Jones, Shawn Jones, Joseph Curtis, Clinton Curtis and  brother-in-law, David Atkinson.       Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 till 1:30 P.M. at First Pentecostal Church, 407 Christy Ave in Trumann.  A Celebration of life will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Herman Gantt and Rev. Clint Curtis officiating. Graveside Service will be Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Anna City Cemetery in Anna, Illinois.      An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneral home.net

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Visitation

January 2, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

First Pentecostal Church
Temple and Christy Street
Trumann, AR 72472

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Funeral Service

January 2, 2025
01:30 PM

First Pentecostal Church
Temple and Christy Street
Trumann, AR 72472

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  1. Noel and Naomi Coker, Texarkana, AR says
    January 11, 2025

    So sorry for your loss. He was a true friend. Praying for you and your family.

  2. Rodney and Jalana Campbell, Skiatook, OK says
    January 6, 2025

    A true man of God to all, a blessing from heaven. Prayers to the family.

  3. Gary Russell , Trumann,Ar says
    January 3, 2025

    Prayers to all

  4. Dianne Lumpkins Odle, Cabot, AR says
    January 2, 2025

    Bro. Hicks was a wonderful, Godly man. He was a great teacher and preacher, and a hard worker for the kingdom of God. He will be missed! Sending love and prayers for the family.

  5. Linda Thomas , Trumann Arkansas. says
    January 1, 2025

    Love you brother Hicks you were a wonderful person a true blessing to have know you and beenin church with you and the compassion that you showed when we lost are daughter and the service you performed for her you were truly God sent

  6. Ricky Gibbs, Bentonville At. says
    December 31, 2024

    Prayers

  7. Becky Hatter Singles, Springdale, Arkansas says
    December 31, 2024

    Sis. Hicks and family! What a man of God Bro. Hicks was…made such an impression on my life . Loved this couple so much and thankful that I have had them in my life . My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Love you much sweet lady!

  8. Angie "Ford" Trayler, Marmaduke AR says
    December 31, 2024

    I'm so very sorry about the loss of Bro. Hicks. He was such a wonder pastor and always there for his people. Prayers for his family.

  9. Larry George, Harrison, Arkansas says
    December 31, 2024

    Sis. Hicks I’m so sorry for your loss. Bro.Hicks was a wonderful man, he always brought inspiration to our phone calls in the last few years. You and Bro. Hicks were thought of as our father and mother in the Lord. I cannot express how much you’ll have been to us. Our prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

  10. Robert and Anna Little, Flippin, AR says
    December 31, 2024

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bro. Hicks was a great man of God. My husband loved him and is thankful for his encouragement through his teenage years while he pastored in Marshall AR.

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