James Kenneth Hicks, Sr.

James Kenneth Hicks, Sr., 83, of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Combustion Engineering after 40 plus years of service.  James was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed gardening and fishing and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eunice Caldwell Hicks; daughter, Kelly Sheree Hicks; and brothers, Johnny, Bill and Charles Hicks.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Davis Hicks; children Kenny (Shannon Caputo) Hicks of Hixson, Terry Hyde, Tim Hyde and Kathy (Phillip) Simonds; grandchildren Trey (Carrie) Hicks and Brandon Hicks; great grandchildren, Garrett Beach, Tenley Hicks, Ellie Hicks and Everett Hicks; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with the Reverend Bert Beria officiating.  Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Trey Hicks, Brandon Hicks, Curtis Hicks, Gary Hicks, Wesley Hicks and David Hicks serving as pallbearers.

His family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. 

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hicks family guestbook at www.fikefh.com