Charlie Lewis Hicks was born to the late James and Hazel Hicks in Avery county on December 23, 1955. The Lord called Charlie to departure on October 4, 2025 at 9:18pm.

Being welcomed into Heaven by his parents, James and Hazel Hicks; alongside his sister, Virginia Hall; brothers Larry Hicks and Steven Hicks and  three brothers-in-law, Charlie Hall, Frank Fredell, and Lee Rafferty nephews, Steven Setzer, and Benjamin Flynn nieces, Callie Carswell, and Taya Marie and two grandsons,  Steven Smith, and Atlas Smith, a son-in- law William Hyatt lll ( Billy)

Thankfully, Charlie will stay busy watching down on his wife, April Hicks; his 4 daughters, Abigail Hicks (Lance Postell), Lelia Hood (Andy Phillips), Chasity Hyatt, and Tonya Smith (Allen Smith); seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren: brothers; Billy Hicks (Tammy Hicks), Jojo Hicks (Trish Hicks), and J.C. Hicks (Beth Hicks); sisters, Joan Vance (Roy Vance), Betty Hensley (Paul Hensley), Susie Fredell, Grace Hicks (Mark), and Rosie Setzer; and many nieces and nephews.

Charlie is forever in our hearts as a loving husband, brother, uncle  an amazing father, a hero and a protector. Charlie always made sure everyone was taking care of before himself. He has always been such a selfless person even after he got diagnosed with his terminal cancer.

Charlie loved to watch Andy Griffith, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Highway to Heaven along with the other classics he grew up with.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." Just as earthly fathers show compassion and care for their children, our Heavenly Father demonstrates boundless love and mercy towards those who honour Him. 

Psalms 103:13

On top of Charlie being an amazing person to his family. He served in the Army for 4 years stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, 7th Army Headquarters, United States Army Special Security Group. He had the role of special intelligence. Being a good soldier he never told anyone anything from his years 

"For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025 in the chapel of Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum, and the service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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