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E.B. Hicks Obituary
E.B. Hicks, of Seagraves, passed away in Denver City on Monday, February 23, 2026, he was 94 years old. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Ratliff Chapel in Denver City, with Randy Butler officiating.
E.B. was born on December 29, 1931, in Seagraves, to Edward Hoyle Hicks and Dora Jewel Julian. He worked as a farmer for many years. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Edward Lee, Thomas Elton, and Charles Dale, and four sisters, Dorothy Merle, Minnie B., Mary Fern, and Jewell Joyce.
He is survived by his two sons, Steve Hicks, and wife Peggy, Terry Hicks; his brother, Norman Hicks, and wife, Carolyn; and his sister Becky Todd; six grandchildren, Chad, Blake, Tyler, Brandon, Mitchell, and Bailey; twelve great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Heartfelt thanks to Shinnery Oaks and Hospice of Andrews for their special care. Also, the family appreciates Georgia Ellison for her friendship for many years.
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