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Robert Hicks Memoriam

Bob is survived by his wife Ann, a brother and sister, three children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two children and five grandchildren from a previous marriage, and numerous foster children and Job's Daughters.

Bob retired from the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 12 at 11:00AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 North 20th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, followed by a light lunch.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a local hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Aug. 4, 2017.

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Ms. M Demmert

August 11, 2017

To the Hicks family, I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences. Bob was a very special person, so full of love, giving & compassionate. He will be missed by me and many. Hugs! M

Melody Straub

August 10, 2017

To Ann and family. Prayers and hugs over you. I remember him well as having a caring heart. Melody Straub

Burdine Haas

August 5, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family, Ann. Love you.

Tanni Anthony

August 5, 2017

Ann and family,
Sending my thoughts and prayers. I remember Bob as a good man who loved you and his family dearly. Take care and God bless. Tanni

Jeanette Millar

August 5, 2017

Such a sweet soul. You will be missed.

Donice Fennimore

August 5, 2017

Though no longer physically with us here on earth Bob will forever be in the hearts of those many that loved him.

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