Thomas Edward Hicks
February 5, 1935 — April 23, 2010
Thomas Edward Hicks
Thomas (Tom) Edward Hicks age 75 went on to be with the Lord on Friday April 23, 2010.
He was born in Anderson County, TN. Where he resided with his wife Autherine (Mosley)Hicks of 48 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City.
Tom served in the Army for 4 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He obtained a two year college degree in Business Administration in Florida while serving in the Army.
He had been disabled for the last 19 years of his life and suffered from COPD. Although meeting him, you would never have known the suffering. Tom always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart.
Tom worked as a Machinist in Oak Ridge, TN then on to work in Anniston, AL. Many remember him completing his working career with the Town of Lake City where he never met a stranger.
He loved his family, involving them in everything he did. Tom was a very family oriented man, teaching them the meaning of 'Love' not only did he teach it, he lived it. His favorite thing to do was making Tin Men, known as (Tin Man Tom).
In the past he had been involved in many activities such as: Jail Ministries, Nursing Home Ministries and Royal Ambassadors.
He was preceded in death by his (Dad) Robert Hicks, (Mother) Lourene (Wilson) Hicks, (Brother) John (Hickey) Hicks, (Sister) Norma Jean (Hicks) Hutchenson and Spiritual Mentors (Grandmother) Martha Wilson also his loving (Uncle) Edward (Ed)Wilson.
He left behind a Lovely Wife of 48 years Autherine (Mosley) Hicks of Lake City, TN. Three Daughters Angelia (Angie) (Hicks) Shumaker and Husband Scott of Lake City,TN., Connie (Hicks) Monday and Husband Randall of Knoxville,TN., Thomasina (Hicks) Ward and Husband Scott of Lake City,TN.
Eight grand children, Michael Shumaker and Kysha, Angel Shumaker, Brandon Ward, Dustin Ward, Thomas (T.J.) Ward, Heather Davis and Husband T.J. , Joshua Spears, Step grand daughter Samantha Monday.
Five Great grand children, Hunter Davis, Taylor Davis, Trevor Davis, Katalyna Shumaker and Baby Jai.
A host of family and friends (too many to mention).
Services will be held at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Sunday April 25th , 2010 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral will be held on Monday April 26, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City at 2:00 pm with burial to follow at the Long Field Cemetery with Military Honors by the Campbell Co. Honor Guard. You can also view Thomas's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
He was born in Anderson County, TN. Where he resided with his wife Autherine (Mosley)Hicks of 48 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City.
Tom served in the Army for 4 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He obtained a two year college degree in Business Administration in Florida while serving in the Army.
He had been disabled for the last 19 years of his life and suffered from COPD. Although meeting him, you would never have known the suffering. Tom always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart.
Tom worked as a Machinist in Oak Ridge, TN then on to work in Anniston, AL. Many remember him completing his working career with the Town of Lake City where he never met a stranger.
He loved his family, involving them in everything he did. Tom was a very family oriented man, teaching them the meaning of 'Love' not only did he teach it, he lived it. His favorite thing to do was making Tin Men, known as (Tin Man Tom).
In the past he had been involved in many activities such as: Jail Ministries, Nursing Home Ministries and Royal Ambassadors.
He was preceded in death by his (Dad) Robert Hicks, (Mother) Lourene (Wilson) Hicks, (Brother) John (Hickey) Hicks, (Sister) Norma Jean (Hicks) Hutchenson and Spiritual Mentors (Grandmother) Martha Wilson also his loving (Uncle) Edward (Ed)Wilson.
He left behind a Lovely Wife of 48 years Autherine (Mosley) Hicks of Lake City, TN. Three Daughters Angelia (Angie) (Hicks) Shumaker and Husband Scott of Lake City,TN., Connie (Hicks) Monday and Husband Randall of Knoxville,TN., Thomasina (Hicks) Ward and Husband Scott of Lake City,TN.
Eight grand children, Michael Shumaker and Kysha, Angel Shumaker, Brandon Ward, Dustin Ward, Thomas (T.J.) Ward, Heather Davis and Husband T.J. , Joshua Spears, Step grand daughter Samantha Monday.
Five Great grand children, Hunter Davis, Taylor Davis, Trevor Davis, Katalyna Shumaker and Baby Jai.
A host of family and friends (too many to mention).
Services will be held at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Sunday April 25th , 2010 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral will be held on Monday April 26, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City at 2:00 pm with burial to follow at the Long Field Cemetery with Military Honors by the Campbell Co. Honor Guard. You can also view Thomas's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Visitation Details
Sunday, April 25th, 2010, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Service Details
Monday, April 26th, 2010, 2:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Interment Details
Longfield Cemetery
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