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Walter Hicks Obituary
WALTER S HICKS JR., age 84, former Chicago Public Schools educator, passed gently away from this life August 18, 2020 at home with loved ones near him. Walter, a long time Chicago resident; January 1954 DuSable High School graduate; and 1958 Chicago Teachers College graduate. Walter taught high school mathematics at Englewood, Harper, South Shore, Hyde Park and Simeon before retiring in 1996. Served also as Assistant Principal at South Shore High and Harper High. Initiated into Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in 1956. Loving husband of 55 years to Grace (nee Upchurch); giving father to Donna Lynn, who predeceased him; devoted father of Walter III, Christopher (Ariane), and Stephen. Special grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. Big brother to Melvin Hicks (Carolyn) and Ella H. Jackson. Caring brother-in-law to Marilyn Upchurch and the late Mark Upchurch. Memorial service on August 27, 2020, Taylor Funeral Home, 79 th and Wabash, Chicago, beginning at 6 p.m. for family and friends time. Kappa Alpha Psi service at 6:30 p.m., Memorial service following at 7 p.m.
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Martha Weir-Bailey
May 19, 2024
My condolences to family. One of great the educators of all times. Mr Hicks was well respected by all. Rest in peace. Graduated Englewood High School January 1962.
Martha S. Weir-Bailey
Student
Valerie Hardy (Searcy)
August 15, 2023
A man of high intelligence, classy, witty and above all a person who would listen. He always let you know right from wrong and the consequences .
He was Mr. Hicks,and the word Mr. was always used with respect.
Rest in Peace knowing you have left behind a students who were blessed to have known you.
Tollie L Carter
August 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Hicks. I was a student at South Shore High School class of 1972. He was a fine administrator who cared deeply for us all. May he rest in heaven.
Carole Adkins
August 27, 2020
Rest in peace Mr. Hicks God bless
Sharon Change
August 26, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 26, 2020
Rest In Heaven Mr. Hicks. I didn't get it then, but I do now. You saved me from a lot of frustration.
SSHS '71
Valerie Hardy
August 26, 2020
"A man among men. " A real teacher who provided knowledge from text and lesson in life. RIP and teach the young one above
Valerie Hardy
August 26, 2020
A man among men. Honored as a one of the top teacher for me and my classmates at The Castle- Englewood High School. RIP and teach the young ones what they need to know.
Billy Robinson
August 26, 2020
My Sincere condolences to the family. I was a student at South Shore High, but my Mother Marian Robinson was a office administrator that worked and loved Mr Hicks. She has preceded him in life. God Bless them both RIH
Gregory Lindsey
August 26, 2020
My condolences to the family . I attended Harper High School where Mr. Hicks served as assistant principal . He was a nice and funny guy that all the students loved . He will surely be missed .
Annie F Moore
August 25, 2020
Condolences to the Family and Friends of Walter Hicks. He was well respected at South Shore High School. May your precious memories sustain you at this time of your loss.
Annie F. Moore
South Shore High School
Florzell starr
August 25, 2020
Me Hicks,I remember you from Englewood high school,rest in peace,you will truly be miss,our mascot was an eagle so Mr hicks you are soaring
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