Bishop Cephus J. Hicks

Bishop Hicks Obituary

Bishop Cephus J. Hicks -MACON - Bishop Cephus J. Hicks, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2003. The Jurisdictional Wake is Friday, July 4, 2003 at 6P.M. at Ash Street Church of God in Christ, 841 Ash Street, Macon. The National Homegoing Celebration services are 11A.M., Saturday, July 5 at Macedonia Church with interment in Macon Memorial Park. -Bishop Hicks, a Houston County, Georgia native, was the son of the Rev. Richard Allen and Mozella Cliett Hicks. He attended Bibb County Public Schools and Betta Edda College. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired carpenter and painter from Robins Air Force Base. Bishop Hicks was senior pastor of the Ash Street Church of God in Christ. -Bishop Hicks was called to the ministry at an early age. His pastorates included the following churches: Gordy Grove, Eastview, Mosley-Town, Gordon and Crisp Street Churches of God in Christ. He served as Sunday School and YPWW teacher, Superintendent of the Macon District, Deacon and Assistant Pastor at the Ash Street Church of God in Christ. -Bishop Hicks became pastor of the Ash Street Church of God in Christ after the death of Bishop F. W. Winans in 1959. In March 1970, Bishop Hicks was appointed Bishop over the Southern Georgia Jurisdiction Churches of God in Christ, upon the death of Bishop E. W. Strickland. He served on the National Awards Committee at the Memphis, Tennessee Headquarters for the Churches of God in Christ. Bishop Hicks pastored for 60 years and was Bishop for 31 years. -He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Dorothy Williams Hicks, four children and four siblings. -He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife, Missionary Ernestine Hawkins Hicks, Macon; children: Bobby Hicks, Harold Hicks, Annette (Silas) Humphries, Victoria King, all of Macon and Mary Alice (James) Hill, Lizella; siblings: The Rev. Calvin (Elizabeth) Hicks, Benjamin (Alice) Hicks, Forsyth, Terrell (Jeanette) Hicks, Jackson, Annie Mae (Elijah) Anderson, Columbia, OH; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; two daughters-in-law; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and Christian friends. -The body will be placed in the church Friday at 5P.M. and on Saturday at 10A.M. -The family may be contacted at 1894 Madden Avenue, Macon, Georgia. -Hicks and Sons Mortuary, Macon, is entrusted with arrangements. Cephus Hicks

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Published by The Telegraph on Jul. 2, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Bishop Hicks

13 Entries

Mary Neville

July 21, 2003

I have known and loved Bishop Hicks for over 40 years. As a small child, we lived near the Hicks's residence and after Bishop Winders died, he became my Mothers' pastor and later, our State Prelate. I will always cherish his memory.

I love you Mother Hicks and Family, you will be in my prayers.

Pastor Betty Avery Dean ,The King's Table c.o.g.i.c.

July 6, 2003

My heart goes out to the Hicks family and you are all in our prayers.

Know ye not, that so many of us were baptized in Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in the newness of life.(Romans 6:3&4)

Bishop Adrian D. Williams

July 3, 2003

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; ...to comfort all that mourn; to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness...
Isaiah 61:1-3

The Northern Georgia Jurisdiction sends their deepest condolence to the family of Bishop Cephus J. Hicks

Interim District Missionary Nanette Adams

July 3, 2003

To the Family of Bishop C.J. Hicks,

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Revelation 14:13

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greater New Macedonia COGIC
1522 Thomas Rd, Decatur, Georgia 30032
Bishop Designate Frederick D. Kelley, Pastor
Mother Ann Kelley, 1st Lady

kirkland jacqueline

July 3, 2003

To The Hicks Family
Our deepest condolence is extended to your family.
The Tabernacle COGIC, Inc.,
6098 Causey Chapel Road, SW., Austell, Georgia 30168
Elder David Kirkland, Pastor
Missionary Jacqueline L. Kirkland, First Lady
and Church Family

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1

Pastor Barry Cheese 1st Lady Jacqueline Cheese and Church Family

July 3, 2003

AT HOME WITH GOD

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

Philippians 1:21 NIV

IN MEMORNY OF BISHOP C. J. HICKS

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MOTHER HICKS AND FAMILY;

Just as a parent needs to know that his or her child is safe at school, we long to know that our loved ones are safe in death. We long for the reassurance that the soul goes immediately to be with God. But dare we believe it? Can we believe it? According to the Bible we can. Yes.

Death when it comes, is simply the end of their earthly mission and the beginning of a greater life with Christ.

Faith and Deliverance COGIC, Pastor Barry Cheese, Associates Minister; Minister Calvin Ward, Minister Allen Cater,Jr,; The Missionary/ Evangelist Staff and Elder and Ministers Wivies, Missionary Jazqueline Cheese, Evangelist Mary Ward Cater, Sis. Mary C. Cater, Sis. Keiyawna Ward,the Board of Trustee; Deacon Eddie Buchanan, Bro. Xenophon Cater, Sis. Nina Odums, Sis. Marlowe Richmond, and the membership extends our love and prayers to the entire family.

Evangelist Mary Ward Cater

July 3, 2003

PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS:
PSALM: 116:15

IN MEMORY OR BISHOP C. J. HICKS

TO: Mother Ernestine Hick, Mary Alice, Victorie, Annette, Bobby and Harold, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family, be encouraged.

As per the visit today to Macon Mother Hicks, thank God for the Love and care given by the family that I seen each time I would visit the hospital, the home, the rehab center you and the daughters were always there.

Thank GOd for you, Mother, whatever your hands found to do, I saw you doing it.

"O Lord truly I am your servant"

God Bless and Keep each of You, Faith and Deliverance Church Of God In Christ, Marietta, Ga. Pastor Barry Cheese.

TABITHA STEPHENS

July 2, 2003

MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER'S FOR YOU. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.

Bell's Temple A.O.H. Church - Pastor Overseer David R. Morgan

July 2, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Davida Morgan-Washington

July 2, 2003

God Bless you Aunt Ernestine. You are in our prayers daily. What a blessed union you and Bishop shared together. We love you.

Davida and Family

Linda Bell

July 2, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with you during your hour of bereavement. Remember God is still on the throne, and He's too wise to make a mistake.

Connie Mathis

July 2, 2003

Mary Alice(James),You are in my prayers.You have truly been blessed to have had your father with you for so many wonderful years.

May God continue to bless you.

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