Phillip A. Hicks

Phillip A. Hicks obituary

Phillip A. Hicks

Phillip Hicks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Phillip A. Hicks, 71, of Goshen died Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 31, 1953 in New Castle.

He is survived by his mother, Phyllis (Peed) Hicks, Goshen; three children, Micah (Emily) Hicks, Middlebury, Sonya (Shane) Imus, Elkhart and Shyla Hedman, Goshen; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two brothers, Steven (Kay) Hicks, Elkhart and Gene Hicks, Surgoinsville, Tennessee.

Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Arthur P. Hicks; son, Derek Hicks; daughter, Shonda R. Null; and sister in law, Gail Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was a constant employee in the local RV Industry. He had a passion for music and cars, second of course to spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Friday, October 3 from 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service, all at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Pastor Joel DeSelm will officiate.

Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

In honor of his daughter Shonda, memorial gifts can be directed to Cancer Resources for Elkhart County; https://elkhartcancer.org/.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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