Loy Dean Hicks

Loy Dean Hicks obituary, Lewisville, AR

Loy Dean Hicks

Loy Hicks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service - McGehee on Dec. 12, 2025.
Loy Dean Hicks, age 89, passed away December 11, 2025. He was born June 3, 1936 in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Jessie W. Hicks and Minnie Lee Perry. Loy was of the Baptist faith. Aside from being a Marine Veteran, Loy worked for Union Pacific as an engineer.

Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Hicks and his Son, Chip Hicks. Loy is survived by his Wife Ann Hicks of Lewisville, AR and his Daughter Andrea Hicks of Dermott, AR and one Grandchild Johsua Owen Cook.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 from 1-2PM at the Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service Chapel with Funeral Service following at 2:00PM with Bro. Dewayne Perry officiating. Pallbearers are: Lee Pinkus, Ladd Pinkus and Jason Rauls. Interment will take place at the Dermott Cemetery following conclusion of Funeral Service.

Arrangements made by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Arkansas. Online Guestbook may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com

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Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service - McGehee

101 N. Second Street P.O. Box 319, McGehee, AR 71654

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