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Craig Westover Hicks

1974 - 2017

Craig Westover Hicks obituary, 1974-2017, Phoenix, AZ

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1974

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2017

Craig Hicks Obituary

Hicks, Craig Westover
43, died unexpectedly after a short illness February 25, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. He was born January 25, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to John Ridge Hicks, Jr. and Linda Craig Hicks. He moved with his family to Arizona in 1980. Craig graduated from Corona del Sol High School in 1992, and studied music at Northern Arizona University. He was an Eagle Scout and served a two-year mission to Carlsbad, Calif. for the LDS Church. He worked in the hospitality industry in Orlando, Fla. for 8 years and returned to Phoenix in 2004. His interests were in the Arts: music, theater and film. He was known among family and friends for his beautiful singing voice. He especially loved singing karaoke, and had an impressive repertoire of songs spanning many decades and genres. He is survived by his mother, Linda Hicks; father and stepmother, John and Sandy Hicks; brother and sister-in-law Ridge and Julee Hicks and their children; sister Wendy Hicks; sister and brother-in-law Lindsay and Tim Watrous and their children; and stepbrothers Jared Jones, Chad Jones, and Brad Jones, as well as their wives and children. Craig was loved and will be greatly missed by his family. A private family memorial service was held Saturday, March 4th at Mesa Cemetery.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 5, 2017.

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RICHARD DANDRADE

November 24, 2017

Craig my Friend and Disney college Roommate, I have searched for you all over and I am heartbroken to find your Obituary and with pain in my heart I must say that I hurt deeply because I never got to say Thank you for Saving my life that night you found me passed out on the floor of our apartment, I have wanted to tell you for so many years and I'm crying as I type this because know I now that I will never ever get a chance to do it. Thank you for all the laughs, all the bible discussions and of course all the star trek and Arthur's shows you made me watch. Rest in Peace dear Brother and I hope GOD has a wonderful place in the kingdom of heavens.

Mercy Cruz

March 6, 2017

My deepest condolences to Linda and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you.

Connie Howden

March 5, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. I have fond memories of him as a young man. He was very kind and nice to our family. Rest in peace. God bless his parents and family,

Jason Smith

March 5, 2017

I remember singing "in this very room" with Craig he truly had an amazing voice!

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