Floyd J. Wicks age 53 of Belle Fourche, formerly of Casper WY, died Saturday February 2, 2008 from injuries suffered in a tragic truck accident near Alzada Montana.

The funeral service will be held 2pm Friday at the Barnunn Baptist Church in Casper WY with Rev. Randy Barnett officiating.

Visitation will be held 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, with a 7pm prayer service conducted by Rev. Paul Howard.

Floyd J. Wicks was born February 16, 1954 in Casper, Wyoming. He was the son of Floyd and Delores (Daniels) Wicks. Floyd grew up in the towns of Casper and Riverton, Wyoming. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years, from 1973 to 1979. During this time he was stationed in New Mexico, Alaska, and he finished in Omaha Nebraska in 1979 when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Casper WY where he worked for the Casper Air Service and the City of Casper. Floyd attended Casper College for two years where he attended truck driving school. Following his schooling, he drove truck for Dixon Brothers Trucking in Newcastle, and for ten years he drove for PC Transport in Gillette. For the past 2 years he has driven truck for Foster/Moncur Trucking in Belle Fourche, where he has lived since 1994.

Floyd enjoyed very much, working on air planes. His years spent servicing them were good years for him. Floyd also enjoyed cooking. He always had a desire to open a restaurant, but never found the right opportunity. He loved hunting and fishing as well. Floyd will be remembered for being an easy-going man, who had a great sense of humor. He had a special relationship Jan, his love for many years. Floyd and Jan matched each other's humor and personalities well. Together they enjoyed riding the Harley and had many great memories that will be treasured forever.

Floyd is survived by his love of many years, Jan Steeves of Belle Fourche; father, Floyd Sr. of Riverton WY; son, Floyd "Trey" Wicks III of New Mexico; grandchildren, Tiaria, Nathaniel, Ryan, Dakota and Samantha; and 4 sisters, Laura Cornett of Casper WY, Marie (Steve) Wilson of Riverton WY, Marjorie Jones of Lawrenceville GA, and Floydene Lussier of San Antonio Texas. He also survived by two aunts, Glenneta Baxter of Dubois, WY and Boots Wilkinson of Benton, Arkansas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Delores; and an infant brother.