Edward C. Hicks Edward C. Hicks, 79, Clarksville, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Michael Balthrus officiating. Burial will be in KY Veterans Cemetery, Hopkinsville, KY with full Military Honors.. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hicks was born October 30, 1928 in Bushnell IL. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hicks. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and TVA. He was a member of the V.F. W, Disabled American Veterans, Edelwiess Club, American Legion and the Amvets Club. Survivors include his wife, Maria K. Palevo Hicks, daughter Dianne Hicks Simpson, Tennessee Ridge, TN. sons, Stephen Hicks, Clarksville, TN. and James Hicks, Minneapolis, MN. Stepdaughters, Rose Marie Palevo Hippler, Orlando, FL. Isabella Palevo Flanagan, Rockville, MD. Stepsons, Gregory Palevo, Gallatin, TN. and Anthony Palevo, Hendersonville, TN. Fourteen Grandchildren and Fiftteen Great Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations made to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street., Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences can be made at www.neal-tarpley.com