Mr. George Hicks

Deacon George J. Hicks, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The Homegoing Services will be held Saturday, August 13,2022, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, 2606 W. Grace Street, Minister William Cade will be the eulogist and presider for the service. Interment to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Mr. Hicks was born and reared in Monticello, FL. He attended the public schools of Jefferson County.

In 1958, Young George moved to Tampa, FL where he was a resident for 64 years. While in Tampa, George established himself in the West Tampa area. He also followed the Church covenant, and immediately united himself and his family with the Mt. Tabor M.B. Church under, then, Pastor T.J. James, where he was ordained as a deacon.

Mr. Hicks was employed with JC Penny for many years. After his retirement, he founded and opened his small business. He served and helped many in the community as an electronic technician.

Deacon Hicks is preceded in death by: his parents, Ansel and Emma Hicks; daughter, Andre Hicks; granddaughter, Lenitra Salary; sister, Mary Price; and brothers, Jerry, Johnny, Jerome, Eddie, Joseph, and Ansel Jr. Hicks.

He leaves to celebrate his wonderful memories: his wife, Mrs. Pamela Hicks; daughters, Min. Altamease Barnes (Odell), and Adrianne Hicks; a loving stepson, Freddie Wright; sisters, Bernice Williams, Geraldine Brown, Ella Johnson, Annie Berillo, and Sandra Washington; brothers, Sammie Lee (Sandra), Herbert (Juanita), and William Sr. (Jennifer) Hicks; 11 stepchildren; dear friends, Wilmon Walker, and Charles Robinson; and an adoring host of grands, great-grands, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.

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