Jackie Ray Hicks

1951 - 2019

HICKS, Jackie Ray Jackie Ray Hicks, age 67 of Taylor, Texas passed away January 16, 2019. Jack was born November 23, 1951 in Big Springs, Texas to Jack R. and Gloria Hicks. He graduated from Lanier High School. He married his wife Sandra Hicks February 3, 1995. Jack worked at CraftCorp as a Crafts supervisor at NXP; he loved working hard and earned the respect of all who knew him. He loved fishing, hunting, playing his guitar, and watching Nascar and WWF. Golfing was another passion; he got two holes in one at Brickshire Golf Club in New Kent County, VA. Jackie was a Carpenters local for 37 years, he earned many professional service awards at Samsung Project, he also earned numerous Construction Recognition awards at WhiteOak Semiconductor. Jack will be remembered as a really nice guy who worked his butt off at work and loved golf. There are people who just play golf and there are people who love the game of golf; Jack loved golf. Jack will be missed by many who knew and loved him dearly. Jackie is preceded in death by his father Jack R. Hicks; and son Greg Hicks. He is survived by his wife Sandra K. Hicks of Taylor, Texas; mother Gloria Hicks of Cedar Park, Texas; brothers Randy Hicks and wife Betty of Pflugerville, Texas, and Ricky Hicks and wife Tammy of Llano, Texas; sisters Phyllis Brown and husband Larry of Blackhawk, CO and Shelia Brooks and husband Mike of Rockport, Texas; son Michael T. Gifford of Georgetown, Texas; four grandchildren Makenzie Gifford, Brie Gifford, Kaleigh Hicks, and Garrett Hicks; and many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Monday, January 21, 2019, Providence Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Providence Funeral Home Chapel.