The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-17
COL v. ]. HICKS HAS
PASSED TO BEYOND
Many Years Superinten-
dent Oxford 0rphanage
FUNERAL HERE ON MONDAY

Splendid Citizen Whose Efficient Work
As superintendent Of the Oxford
Orphanaesc and Whose Liberality
Has Given Him High Place in the
Esteem of the People. Died Satur-
day Morning in the Eighty-Tourth
ear OF His Age.
1t was with deep regret that the
many trends in North Carolina learn
ed of the death of Col. w. J. Hicks,
superintendent OF the oxford Orphan
Asylum, which occurred in Oxford
yesterday morning abou three O'Clock,
in the eighty-fourth year of his age.
He had been in declining health for
some time and while his death was
not unexpected, the end of life came
sooner than was thought.
In Raleigh there was especially
deep regret, for Col Hicks had made
this city his home for many years.
He was born in ~Spottsy1vania county,
Virginia, February Is, 1927, and re-
moved to Raleigh about 1852. en-
saging in the contracting business for
some years. In 1872 he was appoint
ed warden and architect of the State
p~enitentiary, leaving that position to
become superintendent Of h Oxford
O~rphanage. Years and declining
health caused him to resign that po-
sition last year, his resignation to be-
come effective February first, though
he consented to remain III advisory
capacity until mex June.
He did 8 great work for the Oxford
Orphanage and literally dice with his
harness on. He loved the institution
and gave his whole heart to the work,
sparing no effort for it's success and
welfare, the directors holding him in
high esteem. the orphan children
loving him. His devotion to the or
phanage has caused him for the past
Two years TO give his entire salary
towards its support. his generosity to
it knowing 40 bounds. The i%nstitu-
ton in his death has lost a great
friend, the State is poorer py hi,
death. In Raleigh he is nourned by
many devoted friends.
Col. Hicks is survived by his wife.
formerly Miss Julia L.. Harrison, OF
Raleigh, and by four children, Mr.. j.
NJ. w. Hicks, Of New York: Mr.. w. B.
Hicks of Biscoe; Mrs. w. A. Johnson.
of Pittsburg, Pa. and Mrs. J. Clyde
Turner, of Greensboro: two daughters,
Mrs. ]. P. Wyatt and Mrs. J. H.
Buffalo, of Raleigh, being deceased.
He is ais survived by a number Of
grand children.
Col. Hicks, for twelve years super
jntendent ofthe Oxford Orphanage,
was an influential member of the Ma
sonic Order. his membership in VIM.
g. Hill Lodge Of this city, and his
funeral Will be with Masonic honors.
IT will take place in Raleigh on Mon
day afternoon at three O'Clock from
the First Baptist church, of hich
he was a. and the pail bear
erS Will be members of William G..
Hill Lodge. the honorary pail bearers
Yet to be named. The %reTnains will
reach Raleigh from Oxford on Mon
day at 1:40 p. M, and will be taken
directly to the church. The Grand
Lodge Of Masons will hold a special
session to take charge of the funeral.
the session to begin in the Masonic
Temple at TWO o'clock Monday after
noon. The members OF Hiram lodge
NO. ~, William G. Hill Lodge No. 21s
n Raleigh Lodge No. 500, and all
visiting Masons are requested ia at.
tend the funeral.
Hiram Lodge.
ror the purpose Of attending the
funeral OF Brother w. j. Hicks. every
member OF Hiram Lodge No. 40, A. F.
II A. M, is urged and requested to
meet In the Masonic Temple. Monday.
the 10th, at 2 p. m.
L. T. MARLBOROUGH, w. NJ.
;. W. WALKER, Sec
William G. Hill Lodge.
For the purpose of attending the
funeral or Brother w. J.. Hicks. every
member Of William G. Hill Lodge No,
rs A.. f. and A. NJ. is requested ana
urged to meet in the Masonic Temple
Monday, the 10th, at 2 p m.
VIM. T. LITTLE, w. NJ.
J. G. BIRDSONG, Sec.
Raleigh Lodge No.. 500.
For tho 11rrnc nf
funeral of Brother W. J. Hicks. every
member Of Raleigh Lodge No. 500 A..
+. and A. NJ. is requested and urged
TO meet in h Masonic Temple Mon
day, the 10th, at 2 p. IN.
E. z. CULBRETH. w. NJ.
=. +. WALKER, Sec.