HUDSON, NC (January 17, 2017)…Edmund Jerome Lickteig, age 83, of Hudson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He is the son of the late Edward Julius Lickteig and Cleo Trulson Lickteig.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother Richard Lickteig.
Mr. Lickteig was retired and was a manager of Bush Retread Plant. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force and a faithful member of Mtn. Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Lickteig is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gladys Overcash Lickteig of the home. Also surviving are two sons; Everett James “Jim” Lickteig of Glasco, KY and Roy Lee Lickteig and wife Tina of Celina, OH; five grandchildren, Clint, Jerry, Adam and Lora Lickteig and Tiffany Overly. Also surviving are sixteen great grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory is one brother Mike Lickteig of California and three sisters Jean Guttu and husband Ron of AR, Rita Boushey and husband Roger of California and Carol Cariveau of California.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Mackie Funeral Home with the Service to follow in the Chapel at 6:00 PM. The Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Rowan Memorial Park with Military Honors. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Burkhimer, Rev. Gil Larew and Ron Beane.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Caldwell Co. Dialysis Foundation,
322 Mulberry St. SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Mackie Funeral Home of Granite Falls, NC is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.