James W. Hicks
May 17, 1951 — January 11, 2016
James W. Hicks
James W. Hicks, 64, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Greystone Healthcare, following a period of declining health. Born in Yeager, West Virginia on May 7, 1951, a son of the late Claude Stepp and Hazel Bowen, he had resided in this area his entire life.
He was a Veteran, having served in the US Navy and Army National Guard. James retired from Holston Valley Hospital Construction in 2002 after 5 years of service. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, Pop, granddaddy, brother and friend who loved fishing and riding his Harley.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Greystone Healthcare and Caris Healthcare.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 1 sister, grandparents, uncles and aunts.
He is survived by his son, James D. "J.D." Hicks of Kingsport; daughter, Vickie Bartley of Kingsport; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Billy Rasnick of West Virginia, and Roger Rasnick of Michigan; 2 sisters, Ollie Martin of Kingsport, and Nancy Cline of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Shirl Hicks and Tom Robinson.
It was Mr. Hick's wish to be cremated and no services have been scheduled at this time.
Those wishing may contact Shirl Hicks at 765-2164.
He was a Veteran, having served in the US Navy and Army National Guard. James retired from Holston Valley Hospital Construction in 2002 after 5 years of service. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, Pop, granddaddy, brother and friend who loved fishing and riding his Harley.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Greystone Healthcare and Caris Healthcare.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 1 sister, grandparents, uncles and aunts.
He is survived by his son, James D. "J.D." Hicks of Kingsport; daughter, Vickie Bartley of Kingsport; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Billy Rasnick of West Virginia, and Roger Rasnick of Michigan; 2 sisters, Ollie Martin of Kingsport, and Nancy Cline of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Shirl Hicks and Tom Robinson.
It was Mr. Hick's wish to be cremated and no services have been scheduled at this time.
Those wishing may contact Shirl Hicks at 765-2164.
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