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Robert Henry
Hicks Sr
Apr 24, 1943 — Nov 17, 2024
Robert Hicks was born April 24. 1943 to Will and Irene Hicks. He was the 6th sibling of 11 children. Robert grew up in the Sunnyside area and was educated in the Houston Independent School District. Robert accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. W. H. Burks. Robert remained faithful and was a member of the Usher Board. Robert was employed by Bluebirds a grocery store in Third Ward. When the store decided to close, he moved on to work for Stower's Furniture Store. While he was working for Stowe's Furniture Company, he met and married Louise Haywood and to that union 1 child was born Rochelle Hicks. After the separation of his first wife, he later met and married Linda Duncan January 9th 1980 and to this union 1 child was born Robert Hicks Jr. Robert welcomed Linda's daughters with open arms. Robert continued to work for the same company for many years as they changed owners Suniland Furniture, Louis Shanks Furniture until he retired. Later throughout Robert's life he became a member of Ministering for Christ Christian Family Center under the leadership of his brother.
Robert had a love for drawing and antiques.
Robert loved his Family wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings.
Robert was proceeded in death by his parents Will and Irene Hicks, Daughter Rochelle Hicks, 3 sisters Marion, Sadie, Bernice, 3 brothers Aaron, Tommie and Will and 1 great grandchild Leo Stoneham.
November 17th, 2024 Robert answered God's call to his Heavenly Home. He leaves to Cherish his memory to his wife Linda, children Sheryl, Dawn, and Robert Jr. 10 Grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, 2 Sisters Elizabeth Wallace and Sherley Lewis, 2 brothers Michael (Gloria) Hicks and Pastor Charles (Maryland) Hicks, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, associates and friends.
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