John Tanner Hicks, 76, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Carolina Caring.
He was born October 11, 1948 in Russell County to the late Phil Hunter Hicks and Eliza Lou Hicks. John was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory and retired from the furniture industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 12 years: Becky Edmondson Hicks of the home
Son: John Phil Hicks of Conover
Daughters: Anita Mae Walker and husband Scott of Mooresville
Shelly Renae Hicks of Newton
Half-Sister: Tasha Hicks
Grandchildren: Whitney, Brandon, MacKenzie, Jaxon, Landry, and Emory
Great-Grandchildren: Aleaha, Desirah, Conner, and Jaylan
A memorial service with military honors to celebrate John’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Pastor Erik Blankenship will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 5382 Unity Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602
Condolences may be sent to the Hicks family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Hicks family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
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John Tanner Hicks, 76, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Carolina Caring.
He was born October 11, 1948 in Russell County to the late Phil Hunter Hicks and Eliza Lou Hicks. John was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory and retired from the furniture industry.
In addition to h
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Bennett Funeral Service
7878 NC Highway 16 Newton, NC 28658
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
1:00 pm
Bennett Funeral Service
7878 NC Highway 16 Newton, NC 28658