Gary Lynn Hicks, 70, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March5, 2024. Gary was born on October 24, 1953, in Knoxville, TN.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene Hood; and his father, Armond Hicks.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving companion, Donna Adams; his son, Timothy Hicks; daughters, Melissa Hicks Bennett, Michelle Taylor, Christy Leffew, Savanna Kidwell, Samantha Adams Barnett, and Kyleigh Adams; his brothers, Wayne Hicks, and Jim Hicks; and his sisters, Victoria Wells, and Roxie O'Daniel; along with a host of extended family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland at 4:00 pm with Reverend Guinn Green officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm prior to the service.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Gary or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311

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