James Michael Hicks

James Michael Hicks, 70 passed away Saturday February 29, 2020 at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born January 11, 1950 in Logansport to the late James and Ethel Hicks. He earned his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Technology from Purdue University. James married Susan Hicks on October 5, 1975. He worked at the nuclear power plant in Hartsville, TN and at Butler Fairman Seufert Engineers Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. He retired in 2015 after 22 years of service with the City of Fort Wayne, City Utilities Engineering Dept, as a Program Manager for Sewer Repair and Replacement. In 2001 James’s was awarded the Engineering Excellence Honor Award; 2003 Indiana Water Environmental Award (IWEA) Collection System Award. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. James was an avid reader of military history, enjoyed watching and riding on trains and spending time with his grandchildren. James is survived by his wife Susan Hicks of Fort Wayne, IN; sons Matthew (Jenna) Hicks of Fort Wayne, IN; Joshua (Summer) Hicks of Prescott, AZ and grandchildren Dylan Hicks, Briella Hicks and Jordan Hicks. He was preceded in death by his sister Sondra Sterrett. Funeral service will be 10:00AM Saturday March 7, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4-8 pm Friday March 6, 2020 at the funeral Home. Private Burial in Concordia Gardens Cemetery Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com