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Charles “Vernie” Lavern Hicks, 67, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on December 14, 2023, after a sudden decline due to cancer. Charles was born on May 15, 1956, to Joseph and Mary “Bo” Rose Hicks in Knoxville, TN, and was one of eight children. He attended Young High School in Knoxville, where he played football (#77) and kindled his life-long passion for sports.

Charles enlisted in the Army at 17 years old. In 1976, he …

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Born

May 15th, 1956
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Passed away

December 14th, 2023
Knoxville, TN

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East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel
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Charles "Vernie" Hicks