December 20, 1938 - January 28, 2024
Buddy Lebron Hicks, 85, of Wildwood, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 following a short battle with cancer.
Buddy served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Reserves from 1952 – 1963. His faith and trust in the Lord the last four months of his life saw him through the difficult times. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl Hicks, Sr., & Claudia Mae Osborne Hicks, and his brother, Robert Jackson “Jack” Hicks, Jr, (Gaye).
Survivors include JoAnn Hicks; sons,Tony (Vickie), & Michael (Linda); daughter, Darlene (Talmage); sister, Jody (David) Poindexter; brother, William “Bill” Earl Hicks, Jr; grandchildren, Brooke (Kevin) Surrett & Ashley (Zane) Campbell; great-grandchildren, Devin, Makenzie, Mason, Addison, & Leland; his grandchildren & great-grandchildren were the pride of his life and he loved them dearly. He was the best Papaw to them and he was dearly loved by them.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dade Health & Rehab and Tapestry Hospice for the excellent care and compassion they provided Buddy while he was in their care and the compassion they showed at his passing. In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be made to Dade Health & Rehabilitation, 1232 Highway 301, Trenton, GA, 30752. You may share expressions of sympathy at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Hooker Cemetery in Wildwood, GA with Pastor Mark Brandon of Tiftonia Baptist Church officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.
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