Person:Ackley Wicks (1)

Watchers
Ackley Decoral WICKS
d.23 Jul 1982 Oakfield, Genesee, NY
m. 31 Dec 1902
  1. Ackley Decoral WICKS1905 - 1982
  2. Harold LaVern WICKS1907 - 1971
  3. Loren Hammond WICKS1909 - 1972
  4. John Raymond WICKS1914 - 1971
  5. Evlyn Onolee WICKS1915 - 2003
  6. Jeanette Maebelle Wicks1917 - 1999
m. 20 Jun 1925
  1. Edward Stanley Wicks1927 - 1927
Facts and Events
Name Ackley Decoral WICKS
Gender Male
Birth[1][8] 2 Feb 1905 Batavia, Genesee, NY
Marriage 20 Jun 1925 LeRoy, Genesee, NYto Erma Cecelia Kilner
Death[2][3][9] 23 Jul 1982 Oakfield, Genesee, NY
Burial[4][5] 26 Jul 1982 Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia, Genesee, NY

A former printer with Fix Printing Co, he move to Oakfield in 1929 andworked for Charles Westervelt of the Oakfield Independent. In 1940,he and Arthur Richter, bought the Independent, publishing a weeklynewspaper and doing commercial printing. In 1946, he bought Mr.Richter's interest in the company and continued operations until 1950when he formed a partnership with son, Donald. He retired in 1969,but continued in the business on a part-time basis. He was a memberof the Oakfield Methodist Church, a 50 Year member of the OakfieldFire Department, past noble grand of IOOF 496 of Alabama, NY and pastcheif patriarch of Genesee Encampment IOOF 59. He was also a memberof Batavia Lodge 475, F&AM; Western Star Chapter 35, Royal Arch mason;Nundawaga Council 92, Royal Select Masters and was past commander ofBatavia Commandery. He received a dedicated service award and thehonor of Meritorious Companion in Royal Arch Masonry. He was aCharter member of the Oakfield Rod and Gen Club and theOakfield-Alabama Lions Club.

References
  1. Newspaper Article.
  2. Jean Wicks.
  3. Newspaper Article.
  4. Donald Fox. Wicks family History.
  5. Newspaper Article.
  6.   Newspaper Article.
  7.   Donald Fox. Wicks family History.
  8. He was born at 25 Central Ave. in Batavia.
  9. He died of a heart attack. He wwas stricken at home (52 North PearlSt., Oakfield) and was pronounced dead on arrival at Genesee MemmorialHospital.