Jerry Ellis Hicks

Jerry Hicks, 69 of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born February 19, 1942 in Campbell, Missouri to the late Truman and Elnora (Cashion) Hicks. Jerry was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Wey.Jerry served in the United States Navy and Army Reserves and later became a deputy for St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Sheriffs Departments as well as an officer for the Elvins Police Department. Jerry was a Leadwood police officer for a total of fifteen years, serving as Chief of Police for the last four years. Jerry was a past recipient of Police Officer of the Year Award for his outstanding service and dedication with the Leadwood Police Department. Jerry was a Past Master of Bismarck Masonic Lodge, member of the Leadwood Masonic Lodge and a member of the Swords of Bunker Hill. Jerry loved refurbishing and driving his John Deere Tractors in parades.He is survived by children, Jerry Wayne Hicks of Farmington and Judy A Hicks of Bonne Terre; first wife and mother of children, Jean Steltzer;grandchildren, Mandy Hicks, Angel Hicks, Alex Hicks, Nathan Hicks, Maddie Hicks, and Katie Bennett; great grandchildren, Keaton Joseph Ward, Allen Robert Hicks, Aubrey (Hicks) Wallace; special friend, Rachel Freeman; siblings, Betty Farmer, and Debbie Kerperien.Visitation will be at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a Masonic Service at 7:00 PM. The service will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM., with Rev. Kendall Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at the Bonne Terre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the BackStoppers Association.