Herbert James Hicks

Herbert James Hicks was born on December 24, 1916, in Atoka County, OK, to James “Jim” Hicks and Elizabeth Dyer Hicks. He passed this life on February 27, 2012 at the Hillcrest Nursing Center in Tishomingo, OK. Herbert completed school through the 8th grade in Atoka, OK. He married the love of his life, Della Smith on her 18th birthday, December 15, 1938, in Atoka Co., OK. They had two sons, Bill Hicks and Kenneth Hicks. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Della and his son, Kenneth, and great-great granddaughters, Emily, Abbigail, Clara, and Kari Warden. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Luther Hicks, Minnie Hill, Allie Green, Henry Hicks, Mary Maxey, Ruby Buck, Alma Smith, and Elsie Wood. Herbert is survived by his son, Bill Hicks and wife, Barbara of Tishomingo; Daughter-in-law Kay Hicks, wife of the late Kenneth Hicks of Hugo; Kim Kite and husband, Joe Pat of Ravia; Denise Warden of Tishomingo; Michelle House and husband, Jody of Tishomingo; Tina Bunn and husband, Joe of Hugo; and David Hicks and wife, Dusty of Hugo. He is survived by great grandchildren – Patrick and Wesley Kite; Sarah and Stevie Warden; Morgan and Lane House; Kenny Joe and Heather Bunn; Tae’ Hicks, Chelby Kelley, and Kendell Hicks; and great-great grandchildren, Riggin and Ava Bunn. One of Herbert’s first jobs was to deliver ice in the Wilson and Wapanucka area until electricity was brought to Wapanucka. Herbert owned and operated the Rob-Lon Station in Wapanucka for many years. Herbert and Della also owned and operated the Trolley Café and the City Café over the years in Wapanucka. Herbert and Della lived most of their lives in the Wapanucka and Coleman areas. Herbert was employed at various jobs until he went to work with Della in the Murray State College cafeteria, where he and Della retired. Soon after retiring they moved to Tishomingo. Herbert had many hobbies, some were hobbies that he and Della did together like making ceramics and porcelain dolls. One of his biggest loves was his huge garden. His gardens would produce enough for not only him and Della, but for his kids, grandkids and his church family. Herbert’s life reflected his love for his Lord and his church. Over the years Herbert and Della attended small churches throughout the Wapanucka and Coleman area. He has served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent. For many years they spent their summers at Church Camp, cooking and working for the Lord. The grandkids have many fond memories of going to church camp with Grandma and Grandpa. Upon moving to Tishomingo Herbert and Della settled in to worship here at the First Assembly of God where lifelong friendships and bonds were developed. They had never attended a church of this size and had reservations as to whether or not this would fit them, but they opened their hearts up and the church family here received them with open arms. Herbert was a quiet and patient man, but he had many words of wisdom to offer to those who listened. He will truly be missed by his congregation. PDF Printable Version

Herbert James Hicks

December 24, 1916 - February 27, 2012