Roy Leroux Wicks was born to Clifford and Blanche (Leroux) Wicks on August 28, 1947. Roy was born and raised in Durkeetown, a hamlet in Fort Edward; located in the southern part of the Hudson Falls School District.
While in high school, Roy was an active student. He was the Junior Class President. Roy was a four-year varsity football player. It was also during these years where he fell for the love of his life, Jean Blinn.
Roy’s hard work, divine character and dedication brought him many years of fulfilling his lifetime dream of being a dairy farmer. As a dairy farmer, Roy was able to demonstrate his high quality business sense. He used many skills throughout his career and was determined to be a strong asset to the Washington County Dairy Industry. Roy was a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension. His biggest strength was his faith.
Roy encouraged many people to rely on faith; to celebrate great times and when times were tough.
The Wicks Farm will be celebrating its centennial in January, 2017; Roy would be proud of this accomplishment. Roy loved his heritage dearly and along with his wife, Jean, raised their four daughters, Melody Wicks, Tammy Williamson, Joy Wicks-Lindsay, and Heather Bigelow, to appreciate their heritage as well. Roy has ten grandchildren. All of his children and grandchildren have graduated from, or are currently enrolled in the Hudson Falls School District.
Roy would be humbled and honored to have received this award.