John Edward Schick

John Edward (“Ed”) Schick was born May 14, 1933, in Portage, IN. He left his earthly life on September 15, 2024 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Marilyn Lewis Schick, his parents John Schick and Helen Foss, and his sister Yvonne. He is survived by his daughter, Allison Schick Scott (husband George) of Tontitown, granddaughters Micah Halpin (Chris) of Fayetteville, and Kara Ozbun (Blane) of Bonney Lake, WA, and two great-grandchildren (Hannah and Henry Halpin). 

Ed attended Chesterton High School in Indiana and graduated in 1951. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953, serving three years as a radio mechanic and instructor in Memphis, TN, and attaining the rank of Seargent while completing Advanced Instrument Training school. He ranked top of his class and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve until 1961, receiving an honorable discharge. While in Memphis, he met Marilyn Lewis, and they married on March 25, 1956. They lived in Chesterton, IN until 1969 when they moved to Benton, AR where he was employed at ALCOA as an electrician and electrical foreman until his retirement. Ed made significant contributions to the community and his church, First Methodist Church of Benton where he was a member for 57 years. He was a long-time volunteer at The Churches Joint Council on Human Needs (CJCOHN), Habitat for Humanity, and a 33-year member of Benton Lions Club, serving as president at one point, and receiving the highest honor: Melvin Jones Fellow award. 

He was a member of the Arkansas Chapter, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Ed worked tirelessly over a three-year period to determine genealogy designating himself as an ancestor of William Brewster and as a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in 2008. Ed was an avid pilot attaining certification as a certified flight instructor in 1993 and commercial pilot in 1989. 

His hobbies included being a HAM radio operator, fishing, and camping. He spent many days fishing Lake Ouachita and trips to Beaver Lake to fish with his son-in-law. After the death of his wife, Ed achieved his life-long desire to own a lake house and eventually moved to Mt. Ida with his beloved dog, Ivy. All will greatly miss his dry-wit, caring demeanor, and humble spirit. 

A memorial service will be held at First Methodist Church, 200 N Market St. Benton, AR. at 11:00 am on Monday, September 30, 2024, with visitation at 10:00 am. Reverend Keith Dodson and Walt Garrett will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may to made in his honor to CJCOHN (Churches Joint Council on Human Needs, 103 E Elm St., Benton, AR) or First Methodist Church Grieving Care Fund. 

Service will be live-streamed on the church's YouTube page, Benton FUMC. 

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com