David Lee Hicks

David Lee Hicks obituary

David Lee Hicks

David Hicks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziegler Funeral Home on Aug. 14, 2025.

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David Lee Hicks, age 62, a native of Gary, Indiana and a longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was a football player for McMinn County High School.

He is preceded in death by his father: R.A. "Bo" Hicks, his wife: Angie Boe Hicks, and a nephew: Dexter Toomey.

David is survived by his mother: Patricia Kay Messer Hicks, his son: Preston Hicks (Ashley Nichole Hicks), grandchildren: Riley Lauren Hicks and Jacob Preston Hicks, step-grandchildren: William Hunter Leamon and Logan Fisher Leamon, sisters: Patty Kay Hicks (Roger Williams), Angel Ray Moore (Jack Mahaffey), and Susie Marie Toomey (Randy), his nieces and nephews: Randall Carter, Victoria Moore, Michael Moore, Chelsie Nelson, and Chase Toomey, along with several aunts and uncles.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.

You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of David Lee Hicks.

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