Mitchell Henson Hicks

Midland - Mitchell Henson Hicks, 33, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home in Midland, Texas surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, with Dr. Steve Schorr officiating. Following the service a Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at Rusty Bucket BBQ and Tavern, 3113 W Industrial, Midland.

On January 7, 1991 in Abilene, Texas, Mitchell was born to Billy Martin Hicks and Ann Butler (Henson) Hicks. Mitchell was raised in Tuscola, Texas where he was baptized into the body of Christ at the age of 12. He was a graduate of Jim Ned High School, Tuscola, and Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation Mitchell started his successful career in the oil and gas industry. He made Midland, Texas his home. At the time of his death, Mitchell was an independent Frac Consultant with 3R Petroleum Consultants. Previously, he was employed by Earthstone Energy. During Mitchell's career he made an impression on so many people in West Texas, many becoming his close personal friends.

Mitchell was intelligent, funny, loyal, kind, and lived his life to the fullest. He cherished his friendships whether they were new or lifelong. He loved music, dancing, traveling, hunting, going to concerts and comedy shows with his friends. Mitchell was proud to be from his small town of Tuscola, proud to be a graduate of Texas Tech, proud of his work and proud to be a Hicks. Mitchell loved his family with his whole heart and loved his people without limits.

Our family would like to extend our love and gratitude to Jessica Hattaway for her unwavering love for Mitchell. She never left his side from time of diagnosis until his passing.

Mitchell is survived by his parents Billy and Ann Hicks of Tuscola; girlfriend Jessica Hattaway of Midland; brothers Michael Hicks of Lubbock, Marty Hicks of Abilene; sisters Misty Mullins and Brian Culwell of Lubbock, Mandy and Paul Corcorran of Lubbock; nephews Blake Black, Chance Mullins, Dyllan Hicks; nieces Briley Mullins and Elizabeth Hicks; great niece Ozella Black.

He was preceded in death by sister Denni June Hicks; grandparents Ann and Grady Barr, Jack and Casey Henson; grandmother Billie Drummond.

Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Morris, Colter Graham, Hunter Barr, Taylor Thetford, Scooby Hellekson, Paul Corcorran, Chance Mullins, Michael Hicks, Marty Hicks, and Blake Black.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Interim Healthcare and Hospice, 1031 Andrews Hwy, Suite 100, Midland, TX 79701, First Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701, or donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.