Mr. John Ray Hicks

June 8, 1938 - November 27, 2018

Mr. John Ray Hicks, age 80 of Rockmart passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Mr. Hicks was born June 8, 1938 in Roswell, son of the late James William Hicks and the late Ida Dalton Hicks. He was a graduate of Canton High School and earned an associate degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 111 of Dallas. He was the proud owner of Hicks Maintenance & Repair and worked for the Polk County School District in the maintenance department. He enjoyed carpentry, especially making things from wood and going to the mountains of Blue Ridge and McCaysville. He loved his baby dogs, but most of all his family and was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Morck; brother, James William Hicks; and a grandson, Colby Tyler Boswell. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Dale Hicks of Rockmart to whom she was married October 24, 1995; two daughters, Barbara Gail Fox of Louisville, Kentucky and Melissa Isenhour of Rockmart; son, Ricky Hicks of Louisville, Kentucky; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Mr. Hicks will be held at a later date. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the memorial arrangements for Mr. John Ray Hicks.