David Allen Sickinger

David Allen Sickinger, age 42 of Lockland, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2005 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1962 in Cincinnati, the son of Norbert and Annetta (Little) Sickinger. On August 15, 1981 he married Susan Caudill in Springdale, OH. David was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ in Hamilton and worked as a Locksmith for LaForce. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, golfing, softball, basketball and spending time with friends and relatives.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; son, David Allen Sickinger, II; daughter, Patricia Lynn Sickinger; his parents; brothers, Keith, Richard (Tina), Billy and Bobby Sickinger; sister, Lynn (Larry) Menke; and host of friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday March 5, 2005 at the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, 1049 Laurel Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015 with Archie Caudill officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Liberty Township, OH. Visitation will also be Saturday from 11 a.m. - until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to James Cancer Hospital, attn: Esophageal Cancer Research.

Mail to: OSU James Cancer Hospital, Development Office, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210. Avance Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences to www.avancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

11a.m.-1p.m., Saturday March 5, 2005 @ Laurel Ave. Church of Christ

Service

1 p.m., Saturday March 5, 2005 @ Laurel Ave. Church of Christ