Lloyd Hicks Obituary
The passing of Lloyd Hicks of Athens, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 17, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lloyd Hicks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James L. Hicks Jr. and Velma N. Pike Hicks of Delano, TN.; his siblings, James of Benton, Arie Hicks of Benton and Edna Melissa Freeman; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry Freeman of Niota, William Peels of Old Fort and Albert C. Peters Jr. of Athens.
He is survived by: his wife Laura Jane Peters Hicks; his children, Velma Elizabeth (Robert Collins), Sharon Diane (Chris Yglesias) and James A. Hicks of Athens; his grandchildren, James Michael Crowder Jr. of Englewood, Jeremiah Rogers of Benton, Laura, Sierra Collins of Athens and Sarah Rogers of Benton; his brother Lake; his sister-in-law Trudy Hicks of Benton; and his sisters, Clara Peels of Old Fort and Ruth (Terry Mendenhall). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins and many friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Cambria Baptist Church (305 Co Rd 875, Etowah, TN 37331). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at the Cambria Baptist Cemetery (305 Co Rd 875, Etowah, TN 37331).
