Thomas C. Bicking

Thomas C. Bicking, 59, of Gum Tree Rd., Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Eileen Bicking, with whom he shared 37 years of friendship and marriage.

Born on October 18, 1949 at the former Coatesville Hospital, Thomas was the son of Miriam Herr Bicking and the late Walter J. Bicking. A resident of Gum Tree his entire life, Thomas was a 1967 graduate of the Octorara High School. He served honorably for the US Navy on the USS New Jersey. He was most recently employed at Jenkins and McMahon Supply Inc. of Toughkenamon, PA.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and mother, by three siblings: Audrey Brown, wife of Jeremy of Gap, Walter Bicking, husband of Linda of Gap, and David Bicking, husband of Kim of Gap, as well as his cousins, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday evening, May 28, 2009 at 7:30 at the Friendship United Methodist Church, 123 E. Friendship Rd. Coatesville, Pa. 19320. The visitation will be held from 6 until 7:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Thomas may be made to the Neighborhood Hospice Center, 400 E. Marshall, West Chester, PA 19380.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com