Harry Wicks Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harry Wicks Sr. (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Crawford, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 28, 2024 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harry Wicks Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wright Wicks and Viola Wicks (Thomas). He is survived by: his wife Theresa; his children, Dwanda Faye Waltower (Thomas) of Minnesota, Annie Dell Madison of Minnesota, Debbie Richardson of Texas, Beverly Ann Madison of Illinois, Brenda Ann Madison of Illinois, Betty Jo Wicks (Terell) of Wisconsin, Lekisha Young of North Carolina and Henry Lee Madison of Illinois; his sisters, Carrie Baptist of Illinois and Annie Kyles of Mississippi; his daughter-in-law Valerie Miller-Walker; his son Harry Wicks Jr.; and his sisters, Rosie Lee Lawrence and Lillie Lou Ba. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 7th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, November 8th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, November 8th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church (1591 E Cedar St, Kankakee, IL 60901-2632).
