Russ Hicks Mother has passed..

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Hook Moore
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Russ Hicks Mother has passed..

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From Russ's daughter Jennifer,
"Goldie Smith Hicks Compton left us to be with the Lord last night and rejoined with her precious Homer five days before her 90th birthday"..

My prayers and thoughts to all the Hicks family, I'm very sorry for your loss..

The following are the arrangements for the funeral of Russ and Roger Hicks Mother, Goldie Smith Compton.

Blueridge Memorial Gardens
304-256-8625

5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr.
Beckley, WV 25801

Monday November 18, 2013
Visitation from 10AM till 2PM
Funeral at 2PM following Visitation
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Sorry to hear this news, I know Russ was really close to his Mother.
My heart felt condolences to Russ and his entire family. God bless you all.
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Prayers Sent.

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Prayers for Russ and his family! Randy G.
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Russ,
So sorry to hear about your Mother. We will be praying for you and your family.

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Man, I hate that.

Hook, any info on arrangements?
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condolences to Russ and family. Prayers for you and family.
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Sorry to hear that! Russ is a great friend! Love ya man!
Prayers for you and your family!
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Russ, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you and your family go through this difficult time. We look forward to being with you soon. Love, Wendell and Glenda
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Post by Billy Easton »

Our hearts go out to Russ and the family. It is never easy to lose someone close, especially a parent. May she rest in peace, and may God give the family peace and comfort.

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That's a tough one - been there, our prayers are with the Hicks family.
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What a special and classy lady she was. My heart goes out to Russ, Roger and all the family.
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My condolences and sympathy go out to the Hicks family......
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Prayers for Russ and his family

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Condolences to Russ and family. Prayers coming your way .
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Russ, you're in our prayers, my friend.
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Russ so sorry to hear this. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Russ, my condolences to you and your family.
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Post by Sandra Scott-Wall »

Russ, we here at the ISGC are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
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Our condolences to Russ and family for their loss.
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Russ and family our prayers will be with you through this difficult time.
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Sorry to hear this,may God bless and be with you and you're family. Love Leon@Gail.
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My mother has been gone over thirty years, but I think of her every day, more than once, most of the days. But, memories are something we will always have, aren't we lucky!!! If you need me, my phone number is still the same. Your long, long time friend. "Little" Buddy.
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My prayers to Russ & his family
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Condolences to Russ, Roger and family from across the pond.
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Post by Tommy Young »

Sorry to hear this RUSS My deepest sympathy's and condolences to you and Family your friend forever....
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