Jon Hicks Obituary
He was born June 2, 1941, in Pampa, Texas to the late Dr. Hardy Hicks and Dr. Emily Tiedeman Hicks. For over forty years Dr. Hicks was a Pediatric Dentist, serving in Texas, and then in Savannah for the Chatham County Health Department and Morrison Dental. He was well respected by all his patients.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rosemary Abercrombie Hicks of Savannah, his stepdaughter Angie Rish, grandchildren, Collin, Courtney, Kyle, Karson, and Chase.
A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate his long and remarkable life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joyce Provatas
October 20, 2025
Rosie, I am so sorry to hear of Jon's passing.
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Irene Miltiades Purdy
October 18, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary and all of Jon´s family and friends at this difficult time. May his memory be eternal. With my deepest sympathy, Irene Purdy
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