Carl William Hicks, 79, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at the Gardens at Warwick Forest, Newport News.
He was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and graduated from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. He retired from the Shipyard in 1999 after 39 years of service. He was a member of Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church and the William J. McMahon Masonic Lodge No. 303 A.F. & A.M. He was previously a member of the Newport News Scottish Rite, Khedive Shrine Temple and the Khedive Oriental Band.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Rilee Hicks; sons, Christopher Hicks (Theresa) and Kenneth Burgess (Jenny); daughter, Angela Gary (Al); grandchildren, Kenneth Jr., Jacob and Ella Burgess and Brannyn and Camryn Tatem; brother, Elwood Hicks (Lou); sisters, Doris Daniel, Faye Pangle (Robert) and Thelma Hester (Willis); and several nephews and nieces. One other person that he truly loved was his mother-in-law, Ovella Lucy; and, of course, he loved his dog Cody. We would like to thank the staff at the Gardens at Warwick Forest and Riverside Hospice for taking care of him, and me, for the last year.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church, 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News. The family will greet guests in the Welcome Center beginning at 9:45 a.m. Following the service, everyone is invited to join the family in the Fellowship Hall for a luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, please make your contributions to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.
