Thomas J. Hicks III, age 62, of Jim Thorpe passed away Tuesday, February 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born on January 20, 1957 in Harlingen, TX.  He was the beloved father of Thomas J. Hicks IV and Lindsey Hicks.  In addition to his children, he is survived by his mother, Nancy E. (Rittenhouse) Hicks and the late Thomas J. Hicks, Jr.; a sister, Debra L., wife of Michael Reilly of Jim Thorpe; a brother, James L. Hicks, and wife, Donna, of Allentown; and nieces and nephews.

Tom, now retired, was a quality control inspector for SPS Technoloties in Jenkintown, PA.  Tom was also very involved with the 21st Ward and Indians Athletic Association for many years.  He was also a PIAA Umpire for 22 years in Philadelphia and Jim Thorpe.  He was a member of St. Mark & St. John's Episcopal Parish of Jim Thorpe.  He loved fishing, playing bocce ball at BCL and a member of a bowling league in Lehighton.

Relatives and friends are invited to Call at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME , 6835 Ridge Avenue, Phila., PA 19128 on Monday, March 4, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., followed by Service at 8:30 P.M.

Memorials in Tom's name may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.