William Thomas Hicks Oak Ridge, Tennessee Obituary

William Thomas Hicks

William Thomas Hicks, 62, of Oliver Springs, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home. He was born August 3, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina, the son of Paul Thomas Hicks and Willene Ford Hicks. Mr. Hicks retired from Fowler's Furniture where he was a truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hicks was "tinkerer", who loved working with his hands. He also enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local #50 of Knoxville and the Millwright Local, #1544 of Nashville. He is survived by sons, Shawn T. Hicks of Kodak and Cory W. Hicks and wife Reagan of Oak Ridge; daughter, Wendy Elizabeth Hicks of Clinton; sisters, Patti Hicks Stewart and husband Gene of Clinton and Jayne Gregory of Lake City; 6 grandchildren, Jackquline Willene Hicks, Ivy-Lee, Hope and Gabe Hicks, Gabriel Tristen Hicks and Elysha Nichole Hicks; and 2 great-grandsons, Elliott and Jameson. In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Hicks will be cremated. The family asks that any memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of his favorite charities. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
August 3, 1953 - December 11, 201508/03/195312/11/2015
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Hope Hicks
December 17, 2015
Papa, I love you so much and I miss you like crazy. You're on my mind every night. But I know you're Home and no longer sufferng. I love you, papa!!
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Wendy Elizabeth Hicks
December 17, 2015
Having Christmas dinner with our heavenly father and son. And dancing with the Angels. I love you and miss you!
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Lisa Lee Bradshaw
December 17, 2015
I have known Bill and his family since I met his sister Jane in 1972. I have laughed,loved,cried and been apart of them for all these years and never ever have I know any better family.