Jacqueline Mary Duval
October 19, 1934 – September 15, 2021
Jacqueline Mary Duval, age 86, of Fortson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Duval was born Oct. 19, 1934, in Sweetsburg (Missisquoi), Province of Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Walter Strange and Ellen Ileen Chalifoux Strange. She was raised in the town of Cowansville, Quebec, where she attended Cowansville High School. She was an active member of Trinity Church in Cowansville, where she sang in the choir.
Later in life, she moved with her husband, Roland Duval, to Pittsfield, Mass., and later to Queensbury, N.Y., where the couple lived for 32 years until moving to Sun City Center, Fla., in 2002. In 2013, after the passing of her husband, Mrs. Duval moved to Fortson, Ga., to live with her son and daughter-in-law. Throughout her life, her enduring faith was reflected in her faithful church attendance. While living in New York, she attended the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls, N.Y., and St. James Episcopal in Lake George, N.Y. In Florida, she attended St. John the Divine in Sun City Center, and, most recently, she has attended St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Ga. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, most especially with her two granddaughters, Vivian and Cadis.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duval was preceded in death by her husband, Roland John "Duke" Duval, and two sisters, Ethel Bowles and Audrey McLennan.
Survivors include her children, Daniel Duval (Jennifer) of Fortson, Ga.; Dianne Mesec (Joe) of Porter Corners, N.Y.; Francis E. Duval (Jeannine) of Toledo, Ohio; Robert A. Duval (Liza) of Riverside, R.I.; and Dr. John R. Duval, DC, of Little River, S.C.; also numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon - Saratoga National Cemetery, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?frequency_selected=3&sc_icid=honors-srch-lp-donate-text-secondary/">https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?frequency_selected=3&sc_icid=honors-srch-lp-donate-text-secondary/</a>.
Online condolences may be offered at <a href="http://www.coxfh.com/">www.coxfh.com/</a>.
Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ga., is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jack O. Hicks
<img class="wp-image-33933 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/09/Jack-O.-Hicks-e1632947438162.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="138" />Jack O. Hicks, 83, of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, after a brief illness. Jack was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Sharkey, Ky., to the late Willis and Rusha (Kegley) Hicks. Jack graduated from Fleming County High School and joined the US Air Force 1954-1959. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to LaRue, Ohio, where his family had moved from Kentucky. He later became part owner of ‘Coonie’s Place,’ then purchased the LaRue Lumber Company, which he operated until 1982. During this time, he started working for the US Postal Service in the railway division and then became a rural route carrier. He served on the LaRue Council and was elected mayor of LaRue for 10 years.
In 1967, he was elected to the position of Ohio State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He went on to hold numerous national offices, and in 1972 was elected to the office of National Commander, where he was the youngest person to ever hold this office. He helped serve many veterans with their claims and benefits over the years. During this time, in 1980, he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as a presidential appointment on the National Highway Safety Committee. At that time, he was working at the Marion County Auditors office. Upon moving to Apollo Beach, he went to work for Cox Lumber in 1986 up until his retirement. In November 1996 Governor George Voinovich of Ohio nominated him for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Am-Vets, VFW, Lions Club and US Air Force Sergeants Association.
Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sue Hicks; daughter, Jackie (Doug) Carr, of Marion, Ohio; son, Jeff (Pam) Hicks, of Houston, Miss.; stepdaughter, Robin (John) Wilson, of Apollo Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicole Sayre, Tiffany Sayre and Megan Parker, of Marion, Ohio, and Alec Wilson, of Apollo Beach, Fla.; great-grandchild, Franklin Weaver, of Marion, Ohio; sisters, Barb Adams, of Marion, Ohio, Jo Creamer, of LaRue, Ohio, Pam Warner, of Marion, Ohio; brothers, Dan (Claudia) Hicks, of LaRue, Ohio, and Rick Hicks, of Cardington, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Preceding him in death were his parents, Willis and Rusha Hicks; brother, William (Bill) Hicks; brothers-in-law, Jerry Adams, Jim Warner; and sister-in-law, Nancy Hicks.
He will be buried in Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., 4210 77th ST. E, Palmetto, FL 34221. Arrangements are being handled by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Duval was born Oct. 19, 1934, in Sweetsburg (Missisquoi), Province of Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Walter Strange and Ellen Ileen Chalifoux Strange. She was raised in the town of Cowansville, Quebec, where she attended Cowansville High School. She was an active member of Trinity Church in Cowansville, where she sang in the choir.
Later in life, she moved with her husband, Roland Duval, to Pittsfield, Mass., and later to Queensbury, N.Y., where the couple lived for 32 years until moving to Sun City Center, Fla., in 2002. In 2013, after the passing of her husband, Mrs. Duval moved to Fortson, Ga., to live with her son and daughter-in-law. Throughout her life, her enduring faith was reflected in her faithful church attendance. While living in New York, she attended the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls, N.Y., and St. James Episcopal in Lake George, N.Y. In Florida, she attended St. John the Divine in Sun City Center, and, most recently, she has attended St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Ga. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, most especially with her two granddaughters, Vivian and Cadis.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duval was preceded in death by her husband, Roland John "Duke" Duval, and two sisters, Ethel Bowles and Audrey McLennan.
Survivors include her children, Daniel Duval (Jennifer) of Fortson, Ga.; Dianne Mesec (Joe) of Porter Corners, N.Y.; Francis E. Duval (Jeannine) of Toledo, Ohio; Robert A. Duval (Liza) of Riverside, R.I.; and Dr. John R. Duval, DC, of Little River, S.C.; also numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon - Saratoga National Cemetery, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?frequency_selected=3&sc_icid=honors-srch-lp-donate-text-secondary/">https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?frequency_selected=3&sc_icid=honors-srch-lp-donate-text-secondary/</a>.
Online condolences may be offered at <a href="http://www.coxfh.com/">www.coxfh.com/</a>.
Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ga., is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jack O. Hicks
<img class="wp-image-33933 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/09/Jack-O.-Hicks-e1632947438162.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="138" />Jack O. Hicks, 83, of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, after a brief illness. Jack was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Sharkey, Ky., to the late Willis and Rusha (Kegley) Hicks. Jack graduated from Fleming County High School and joined the US Air Force 1954-1959. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to LaRue, Ohio, where his family had moved from Kentucky. He later became part owner of ‘Coonie’s Place,’ then purchased the LaRue Lumber Company, which he operated until 1982. During this time, he started working for the US Postal Service in the railway division and then became a rural route carrier. He served on the LaRue Council and was elected mayor of LaRue for 10 years.
In 1967, he was elected to the position of Ohio State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He went on to hold numerous national offices, and in 1972 was elected to the office of National Commander, where he was the youngest person to ever hold this office. He helped serve many veterans with their claims and benefits over the years. During this time, in 1980, he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as a presidential appointment on the National Highway Safety Committee. At that time, he was working at the Marion County Auditors office. Upon moving to Apollo Beach, he went to work for Cox Lumber in 1986 up until his retirement. In November 1996 Governor George Voinovich of Ohio nominated him for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Am-Vets, VFW, Lions Club and US Air Force Sergeants Association.
Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sue Hicks; daughter, Jackie (Doug) Carr, of Marion, Ohio; son, Jeff (Pam) Hicks, of Houston, Miss.; stepdaughter, Robin (John) Wilson, of Apollo Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicole Sayre, Tiffany Sayre and Megan Parker, of Marion, Ohio, and Alec Wilson, of Apollo Beach, Fla.; great-grandchild, Franklin Weaver, of Marion, Ohio; sisters, Barb Adams, of Marion, Ohio, Jo Creamer, of LaRue, Ohio, Pam Warner, of Marion, Ohio; brothers, Dan (Claudia) Hicks, of LaRue, Ohio, and Rick Hicks, of Cardington, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Preceding him in death were his parents, Willis and Rusha Hicks; brother, William (Bill) Hicks; brothers-in-law, Jerry Adams, Jim Warner; and sister-in-law, Nancy Hicks.
He will be buried in Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., 4210 77th ST. E, Palmetto, FL 34221. Arrangements are being handled by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.