Alva M. Hicks, 83, of Bingham, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Ctr., Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rural Ramsey, IL, with Revs. Edmund Hill, Bill Stephens & Gregg Shannon, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, in Rural Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Friday, November 27, 2015, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL and 1 hr. prior the service on Saturday, at the church. Memorials: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL.

He was born November 30, 1931, in Montgomery County, IL, the son of John Edward and Wave Belle (Cade) Hicks. He married Hazel May Boles on August 19, 1950, in Vandalia, IL. He was a Farmer and a former Deacon at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rural Ramsey, IL.

He is survived by: Wife - Hazel, Bingham, IL; Sons - Ronnie Hicks & Karen, Bingham, IL, Mike Hicks & Cindy and Johnny Hicks & Sandy, all of Ramsey, IL; Daughters - Joyce Eddy & Bob, Ramsey, IL and Brenda Eddy & Kenny, Shelbyville, IL; Brother - Clyde Hicks & Dorothy, Bethany, IL; Sister - Jewel Babb & Bobby, Pana, IL; 16 Grandchildren and 19+2 on the way, Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Parents & 1 Sister - Louella McClure.

Visitation

NOV 27. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Miller Funeral Homes - Ramsey

301 E. Main St.

Ramsey, IL, 62080

[emailprotected]

http://www.millerfh.net/

NOV 28. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

County Rd 425 E

Ramsey, IL, 62080

NOV 28. 11:00 AM

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

County Rd 425 E

Ramsey, IL, 62080