Funeral Service for Sheriff Hickox Set for May 2

The funeral service for Churchill County Sheriff Richard C. Hickox Jr., who died April 11 from complications related to cancer, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Rafter 3C Arena, 227 Sheckler Road in Fallon.

The public is invited to attend and pay their respects to Hickox, who served the community for 28 years. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend at https://www.youtube.com/live/qwc9z4E8OMY.

Law enforcement agencies from across the state are expected to attend. Several agencies have arranged to assist with coverage in Churchill County, allowing local deputies to participate in the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Hickox Memorial Scholarship Fund at Churchill County Federal Credit Union. Donations should be directed to the attention of Barb or Sierra Hickox.