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Thomas Hicks Obituary


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THOMAS J. HICKS, III Thomas J. Hicks III embarked on his most fascinating yet final fugue on the 55th anniversary of his birth, on April 11th 2007. Thomas was a poet who endeavored to persevere, to accentuate the positive and to always have the time of his life. He was a native Atlantan who attended the Westminster Schools and Dykes High School. He graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville. Thomas was a rare gift: Chivalrous, Creative, Diverse, Distinctive, Eclectic and Remarkable. Often described as unconventional, unique and unusual, Thomas was imaginative, ingenious, inimitable, inspirational, inspired, inventive, and irreplaceable. Thomas' poetry was visionary. He was an artist, always a southern gentleman, an expert fencer, a hunter and a pianist. He was a calligrapher, a craftsman, a collector, a student as well as a teacher, a counselor, a therapist, a mediator and a moderator. In all he did, Thomas was an original. Eventually, he was a tired and weary traveler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas J. Hicks, Jr. of Copperhill, TN and Mrs. Sallie Cobb Johnson Hicks of Atlanta. Visitation will take place at H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, on Saturday, April 14th, from 4 to 7 PM and Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 with graveside service to follow at 4:30 at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, 1020 Spring Street Atlanta 30309 (404) 876-1022. ABYSSINIA.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2007.

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Mary Shaw Davis

April 17, 2007

I met Thomas at an oil painting class at the Atlanta College of Art one summer. That fall Thomas and 2 other friends we made there, joined me at Dykes HS. I never saw him again after he left Dykes but I'll never forget the great adventures the 4 of us had while he was there. He was mysterious, caring and intelligent. It seemed he remained that way always...

Charlene & Bill Kendrick

April 16, 2007

Thomas, You were truly one of a kind. Your trip to Tulsa and to Pryor was fun for all involved. You helpd send out letters when my husband was running for the legislature. You made a BIG DEAL with the envelopes and we had many kind comments. Not every candidate had hand caligrophy printed thank you note envelopes.
Rest now and know that you will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

Sincerely,
Charlene & Bill Kendrick
Pryor, Oklahoma

Tricia (Napier) Doughtie

April 16, 2007

Sallie Cobb, I am so sorry for the loss of your special brother. I hope and pray that you and your family are doing okay during this time.

Patti Gunnyon

April 15, 2007

I worked for Garthys dad in the 70's and helped him move into a house at Middle Georgia College. I would love to hear from any family members that may remember way back then. His dad was always so proud of him.

Charles Wolff

April 15, 2007

Garthy--
May your current journey be as interesting and as strange as your last. You are a true original and will be missed.

BETTY sANDERS bOTTS

April 14, 2007

dEAR TOMMY, WHEN i ARRIEVED AT WESTMINSTER IN THE FIFTH GRADE, YOU WERE ONE PERSON THAT i REMENBER VIVIDLY, YOU WERE SO FULL OF YOURSELF AND I LOVED YOU. i REMEMBERT YHE FIFITH GRADE SO MUCH BECAUSE I WAS A LITLE COUNTRY GIRL FORM AGUSTA GA AND YOU AND KING SHAW AND WILLIAM FUNKHOUSER MADE ME FEEL SO SPECOIAL AND AS i THNK BACK ABOUT GRADUAITON NONE OF YALL WERE THERE AND YET AT THAT TIME OF MY LIFE YALL MADE A DIFFERENCE. TOMMY HICKS YOU WERE SPECIAL AND TONIGHT i WILL SAY A PRAYER THAT YOU WILL FPREVER BE A BLESSIONG TO THOSE THAT KN EW YOU.

Kimberlyn Kendrick

April 14, 2007

Thomas,
My long term friend and loved one...carry on with your light and without the pain and dissappointments. If you find instant inspiration and bask in love, you've earned it, my friend. If you are hanging out with us for a bit, pranks have always been welcome. Among other treasures, you gave me a button that said "Take me to Paris" as you know I do so love it there. It was attached to a $2.00 bill folded as a Thunderbird and clasped to one of the many beautiful Valkyrie cards you sent to me.
As you wrote: "Loving and longingly missing you {to death.)"
Je T'aime: Je'tador. De' mamor sonya toujour.
Kanain Kara Kairi

Roy Manry

April 14, 2007

The obituary of Thomas is indeed a glowing tribute to this rather remarkable human being. His kindness and gentile manners will always be a lesson to us. Let's perform "random acts of kindness" in his memory. May God's peace be with you Thomas!

Drew Matthews

April 14, 2007

Continue your Grand Journey.....

Your friend
Drewboy

stanley lines

April 14, 2007

TJ,

"Take the first star to the right and straight on until dawn."

Peace and Samoa

The Essence of Thomas, Part II

Nancy Foster

April 13, 2007

Dearest TJH IIII,

Long may you run. You're forever the finest kind. Thanks for the sparkling memories. Thanks for the white linen suits, kimonos, kilts and for being the ultimate Southern gentleman. And now, we'll always remember your Thomas-isms: the "Children's Hour", Ya-ta-hey, pinky swears, Kelley's Pool Hall, "we don't talk about that", Harvey, wasabi, shark fin dumplings, logistics, "watch your bangs", "a tip o' the hat", "clean and pure", "Realism, Baby", your table at the Place on Paces, the Buckhead Pool Hall, Hedgens, Dante's, Canoe and the Blue Ridge Grill. There are so, so many things you said and did that will live on among all your many friends and family. Sweet dreams. Love you; miss you.

Samoa,

Baasley-Lamb

"If you were a hotel, you'd be a grand one." I will play Emmylou for you always.

The Essence of Thomas

April 13, 2007

Trudy Smith

April 13, 2007

Thomas, O Thomas. I miss you so. You will remain, for me, one of the best and the brightest parts of MY life. Thank you for your poetry. Thank you for the love you gave. Thank you for your being. You always made my world better. Samoa.

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