Mr. Bobby E. Hicks, Sr., of Oakdale, IL departed this life at his residence in Oakdale on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 9:09 P.M.  He had attained the age of 79 years, 8 months and 16 days.

Friends may call at the Oakdale Village Hall in Oakdale, IL on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. and then again on Tuesday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the German Funeral Home in Steele, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at the German Funeral Home in Steele, MO on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 11 A.M. with interment to follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, MO.

Should friends desire memorials can be made to the Church of Christ in Red Bud, IL or the Celtic Hospice and will be accepted by the Campagna Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.campagnafuneralhomes.com.