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Leo Kenneth Hicks

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Leo Kenneth Hicks, 62, of Bella Vista, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 12, with Toni, his beloved wife of 40 years, at his side. Kenny was born October 19, 1955, in Prescott Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father Adron Carol Hicks, and mother, Maxine White Firm. He married Toni VanMeter, the love of his life on October 14, 1977. In addition to his wife, Kenny is survived by his stepmother, Melba Hicks of Marysville, Ark., Jerry "Bo" Hicks and wife Laurie of Magnolia, Ark., and Ronnie Hicks and wife Vicky of Willisville, Ark.: two daughters, Heather Cook of Bella Vista, and Kim Baltz and husband Matt of Farmington; and four grandchildren, Noah Navarrete of Bella Vista, and Keaton, Brooks & Everly Baltz of Farmington. Kenny worked 25 years for Alcoa in Magnolia, Ark., as plant supervisor, before moving to Bella Vista in 2012. He served the Bella Vista Property Owners Association as a dedicated member of the Golf Course Maintenance staff for 5 years until his recent retirement. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16th at the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, 504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista Ark., with Pastor Mark Voll Officiating. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published November 14, 2017

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