Robert Lee Hicks' Obituary
Robert Lee Hicks was born to Lovella Dickerson on March 18, 1942 in Conway Arkansas. He passed away April 20, 2016 in Seattle WA with his family at his side.
He moved to Tacoma WA as a young boy attending Tacoma public schools and graduating from Stadium High School where he ran track and eventually met his wife. Soon after high school, he married, started his family and joined the United States Army. Robert bravely served in the Vietnam War earning medals and fighting alongside other brave men and women. After thirteen years in the military his life changed drastically after an automobile accident. Having to retire from the service and becoming permanently disabled that never stopped his drive, his love for the lord, sense of humor or his passion for life.
You could usually find Robert cruising the streets of Tacoma, parked at the waterfront, visiting family or taking pictures of birds and landmarks.
Robert leaves to mourn his wife Clentyne Hicks, two sons Bobby and Derek Hicks, two sisters, one brother, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three nieces, three nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews. He loved his family dearly.
Robert is preceded in death by his mother, sister and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
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