Danny Hicks

Richard Daniel "Danny" Hicks (75) passed away July 31, 2025 at Tiffany Care Center in Mound City surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born July 11th, 1950, in Fairfax, Missouri to Jesse Burrel "Dick" Hicks and Mary Ellen Hicks, nee Adamson. Danny's younger sibling Krissan Stacey (Frank), joined the family in July 1955. Danny attended elementary, middle, and high school(s) at Fairfax, R-III. He graduated from Fairfax High in May of 1968. It was in high school, where he met the love of his life, Joetta Jean Hicks, nee Kerr. Danny and Joetta dated throughout high school and were married on May 24, 1970. They remained married for a little over 55 years, until Danny's passing in July 2025. Together they raised three children: Christopher Ray Hicks of Mississippi, Shawndra Danielle Bunch (David) of Virginia, and Corie Dawn Hicks of Fairfax. Later in their marriage Danny and Joetta welcomed niece and nephew Samantha Beth Kerr of Rock Port and Michael Darin Kerr of Harrisonville, MO. There is no question that together they built a life not of material things but one rich in love, humor, friendship, and family. Danny enjoyed many things in life, but he was a simple man who enjoyed simple things. He was especially fond of family, friends, and fishing with Larry Flanagan. Danny also enjoyed cooking on the grill, Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department fish fries, mowing his yard when he was able, and sitting in the garage with his sister Krissan and brother-in-law Frank. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law (Darlene), niece (Lisa), and nephews (Donald, Robbie, & Eric), as well as many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his children, Christopher, Shawndra, and Corie, as well as special niece and nephew Samantha and Michael; sister Krissan (Frank); grandchildren, Anthony Bunch (Shawndra), Noah Hicks (Christopher), Trevelyan Hicks (Corie), Harper Hicks (Corie), Aidan Smyser (Samantha), Emily Herrington (Samantha), Cyrus Herrington (Samantha), Barrett Kerr (Michael), and Brooklyn Kerr (Michael), and numerous nieces and nephews who knew Danny as "Uncle Dumb Dumb" and Joetta as "Aunt Dopey." Danny was also lovingly monickered by his grandchildren as "BoBo". There will be a private celebration of life at a later date and time. For anyone wishing to send cards or condolences, you may send it to the family's home at 508 S. 4th Street, Fairfax, MO 64446. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude's Cancer Research.