Kenneth R Dicks

Kenneth R. Dicks, 86 Boardman: There will be a memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27th at Christ Church Presbyterian, 1833 Canfield Rd., Youngstown for Ave., for Kenneth R. Dicks, 86 of Boardman who died Friday, May 15th at Hampton Woods Nursing Center, Poland. Kenneth was born August 23, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Sophie Namick Dicks and was a lifelong area resident. Kenneth attended South High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an upholsterer for the former General Fireproofing Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Christ Church Presbyterian, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW Post #93. Kenneth was a former member of the Youngstown Saxon Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He leaves his wife, the former V. Beverly Gallagher, whom he married May 26, 1956; his son, Kenneth Dicks of Petersburg and his granddaughter, Amanda Rose Dicks. Besides his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dicks. Friends may call for one hour prior to the memorial service on Wednesday at the church. The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley, 3530 Belmont Ave., Suite 7, Youngstown, OH 44505.