Willie Ray Hicks

Mr. Willie Ray Hicks, age 79 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Hicks was born on August 22, 1939 in Benton County to the late Theron Hicks and Alta Cole Hicks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Theron Hicks, Jr., a sister, Girthul Rainwaters and a grandchild, Meagan Hicks.  Mr. Hicks was a retired Lab Tech with Camden Casting company, a member of the Big Sandy Masonic Lodge #754 since 1971 and Methodist in faith.

Survived by

Wife: Melba Hopper Hicks of Big Sandy, TN

Sons: Michael Hicks of Big Sandy, TN

           Darrel (Casey) Hicks of Big Sandy, TN

Daughters: Kim Aldine Erickson of Washington State

                      Angie Kay Hicks (Tommy) Warren of Big Sandy, TN

                      Heather Jean Hicks Gipson of Big Sandy, TN

Nephews: Theron Hicks III, Charles Ray Rainwaters

Niece: Marilyn 

Grandchildren: April, Christie, Brandon, Hannah, Michael, Zac, Garrett, Reagan, Taylor

Great Grandchild: Axel

Masonic Services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 12 Noon with Funeral Services to follow at the Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel.

Bro. Joey Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Bakers Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation with the Hicks family will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 10:00-12:00 noon.