contributions may be made in Mr. Hicks' memory to Paradise Methodist Church, P.O. Box 10, Paradise, Texas 76073. Mr. Hicks worked for many years as a tollway attendant with the Texas Turnpike Authority. He was a longtime resident of Euless and Grapevine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell. Survivors: Sons, Gene Hicks and wife, Ruth, Jeff Hicks and wife, Debbie, Jay Hicks and wife, Johanna; daughters, Kay Stephens and husband, Michael, Joyce Kimbro and husband, Tony; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.