DARRELL VON HICKS, age 62, of Corunna, died on Friday, April 30, 2010 at his home in Corunna. Mr. Hicks was born in Porter, Kentucky near the Milton Conley hollar, on January 5, 1948 to the late Harvey and Crystal (Thornsberry) Hicks. He married Linda Sue Cox on May 19, 1969 in Wise, West Virginia. He worked at Essex Wire in Kendallville for 32 years before retiring in 2008. Darrell was a dedicated member of the Harbor Of Love Baptist Church near Kendallville. He loved to be outside, fishing, hunting, gardening and tending to his flowers. His family and church were the most important things in his life and he enjoyed good music and singing and visiting with people. Survivors include: His wife, Linda Sue Hicks of Corunna. Son, Stacy Hicks of Corunna. Daughter, Serina and Kenneth Lynch of Corunna. Daughter, Rachel Bidwell of Corunna. Son, Adam Hicks of Corunna. Five granddaughters: Brittany Lynch, Katlin Hicks, Ashlie Hicks, Courtney Lynch, and Brooklyn Bidwell. Four grandsons: Wyatt Hicks, Jesse Hicks, Carson Hicks, and Sedrik Hicks. Sister, Velma Glee and Rev. Jerry Collins of LaGrange. Sister, Ruby and Willie Sparkman of Corunna. Sister, Vessie and Herman Crager of Corunna. Sister, Margaret Johnson of Michigan. Sister, Refus and Carl Ashley of Kentucky. Sister, Margie Hicks of Kentucky. Brother, Chester Lee "Sonny" and Mavis Hicks of Corunna. Brother, Joey Hicks of Kentucky. Brother, Angelo Hicks of Kentucky. Brother, Charles Hicks of Kentucky. Brother, Cracker "Jimmy" Hicks of Kentucky. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Lee Hicks and Mark "Buddy" Hicks. Visitation will be Saturday, May 1, 2010, from Saturday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Visitation will also be Sunday, May 2, 2010 anytime after 3:00pm at the Harbor of Love Baptist Church south of Kendallville. There will be an evening service at 6:00pm. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 2, 2010 at 11:00am at Harbor Of Love Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Mosley officiating the funeral service. Burial will be at Corunna Cemetery following the funeral. Casketbearers will be his two sons, Stacy Hicks and Adam Hicks, Kenneth Lynch, Keith Sparkman, Duane Sparkman, and Jeff Collins. View a video tribute at _http://videos.lifetributes.com/135399_ (http://videos.lifetributes.com/135399) Send condolences to the family at _www.hitefuneralhome.com_ (http://www.hitefuneralhome.com/)