Ronnie Hicks, 57, of Morganton, NC died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home. Born February 14, 1959 in Burke County, he was a son of Irene Hicks of Morganton and the late, Arthur M. Hicks. He was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Ronnie truly enjoyed his years spent serving the community with the Burke County Sheriff Department, the Oak Hill Fire Department, and Burke County Search and Rescue. He loved to cook and feed people, and his greatest joy was lending a helping hand to all.
In addition to his mother, Ronnie is survived by his wife, Tracy O. Hicks of the home; his children, Alan and Charley Hicks of the home, and Lara Hicks of Charlotte; and his siblings, Eddie Hicks and wife, Pam, and Tracey Hicks all of Morganton.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at El Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral ceremony will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary with the Reverends Ron Cooper and Tom Lineberger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. To assist the family with funeral expenses, memorial gifts to honor Ronnie’s memory may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P. O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Just thinking about him we were in 2nd grade together and I always remember he said todays my birthday and everyone said on valentine's day? And he said yes. Good ol days!! His mom brought some dessert for his birthday at glen alpine elementary in mrs Leonard's 2nd grade class.