1925
J.
2007
J. B. Hicks
September 29, 1925 — April 17, 2007
J.B. Hicks, Sr.
- Easley, SC
J.B. Hicks, Sr., 81, of 116-C Pinnacle Lane, formerly of 1731 Brushy Creek Road, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Palmetto Health Baptist Easley.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Jesse B. and Dollie Knighton Hicks, Mr. Hicks received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Wofford College in 1953. He retired as President of Hicks, Inc., and was a member of First Baptist Church, Easley, where he was a member of the choir. Mr. Hicks was a former member of the Easley Lions Club and was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Navy in the South Pacific.
Surviving are his wife, Arline Hartman Hicks of the home; two sons, J.B. "Buddy" Hicks, Jr and his wife, Susan, and Brent H. Hicks, all of Easley; two sisters, Jessie Mae Pittman and Lillie Mae Jeans, both of Spartanburg; and two granddaughters, Caroline Arline Hicks and Grace Leigh Hicks. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hicks was predeceased by a brother, Jim Hicks; two half-sisters, Virginia Littlefield and Mary Lou Ponder; and a half-brother, Eugene Littlefield.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Easley with Reverend Dr. John Adams officiating. A graveside service will be 4:00 PM Friday at Norman's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawndale, NC with Reverend Dr. Brian Johnson officiating.
Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home on Thursday night until 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Norman's Grove Baptist Church, c/o Lynn Willis, 309 Casar-Belwood Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 or to First
Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 East First Avenue, Easley, SC 29640.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Freeman and his staff, Interim Health Care, the staff of Palmetto Health Baptist Easley, and Jeannie Campbell, his caretaker, for their care during J.B.'s illness.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown who is assisting the family.
- Easley, SC
J.B. Hicks, Sr., 81, of 116-C Pinnacle Lane, formerly of 1731 Brushy Creek Road, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Palmetto Health Baptist Easley.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Jesse B. and Dollie Knighton Hicks, Mr. Hicks received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Wofford College in 1953. He retired as President of Hicks, Inc., and was a member of First Baptist Church, Easley, where he was a member of the choir. Mr. Hicks was a former member of the Easley Lions Club and was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Navy in the South Pacific.
Surviving are his wife, Arline Hartman Hicks of the home; two sons, J.B. "Buddy" Hicks, Jr and his wife, Susan, and Brent H. Hicks, all of Easley; two sisters, Jessie Mae Pittman and Lillie Mae Jeans, both of Spartanburg; and two granddaughters, Caroline Arline Hicks and Grace Leigh Hicks. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hicks was predeceased by a brother, Jim Hicks; two half-sisters, Virginia Littlefield and Mary Lou Ponder; and a half-brother, Eugene Littlefield.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Easley with Reverend Dr. John Adams officiating. A graveside service will be 4:00 PM Friday at Norman's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawndale, NC with Reverend Dr. Brian Johnson officiating.
Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home on Thursday night until 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Norman's Grove Baptist Church, c/o Lynn Willis, 309 Casar-Belwood Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 or to First
Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 East First Avenue, Easley, SC 29640.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Freeman and his staff, Interim Health Care, the staff of Palmetto Health Baptist Easley, and Jeannie Campbell, his caretaker, for their care during J.B.'s illness.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown who is assisting the family.
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