Eric E. Hicks

Eric E. Hicks obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Eric E. Hicks

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Eric Hicks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gowen-Smith Chapel on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Eric E. Hicks, age 57, passed this life Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born January 23, 1968 in Orange County, California to the late Harold Hicks and Beulah Nowell. Eric was a 30 year veteran of professional wrestling where he spent many years as a referee. He was a faithful fan of the Tennessee Titans and Alabama Football, "Roll Tide". Eric was also an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Misty Richards Hicks; daughters, Beverly Greeter (James), Brittney Richards, Kimberlee Hicks (Chelesy), and Baily Manning (Eli); sons, Paytton Richards and Bentley Richards; grandchildren, Nala his 'Fur Grandbaby", Michael Allen "Monkey", Nevaeh Gracelynn "Bugaboo", Leia, Evalee, Kruz "Kruzer Bruiser", Khalil "Kman", Leavah, Michael, Skyler 'Sky Man", Stella "Stella Bella", Pasiley, and Paxton (Deceased); sister-in-law, Jeannie Price; special nephew, Matthew Kelley; and special friends, Caleb Medley and Renee Arp.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, October 9th at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Mr. Rick Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Gowen-Smith Funeral Chapel and Feldhaus Memorial Chapel are honored to be serving the family of Eric E. Hicks.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feldhaus Memorial Chapel

2022 N Main Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Send Flowers

Oct

9

Service

1:00 p.m.

Feldhaus Memorial Chapel

2022 N Main Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Gowen-Smith Chapel

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.