William Hicks Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Hicks of Clinton, Tennessee, departing on October 9, 2025 at the age of 89. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Hicks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mildred Hicks and Alva Hicks; and his brother Bob. He is survived by: his wife Jan; his children, Mike, Jon, Robby, Laura, Kathy (Jeff), Mary Ann (Ed), Liz (Jeff), Susie, Danny (Kelly) and Sarah; his grandchildren, Alesha, Ryan, Morgan, Ben, Nick, Drew, Charlie, Lauren, Callie, Emily and Walker; and his siblings, Mary Nelle (Alvin) and Tom.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Dr. Hicks's memory to one of the following: * Friends of the Smokies — preserving the trails and natural beauty he loved so dearly. friendsofthesmokies.org/make-a-gift, * UTK Band Scholarship Fund — supporting music students, honoring his time as drum major and love of classical music. give.utk.edu/campaigns/42950/donations/new?designation=utkbandscholarshipfund. Keep Dr. William "Bill" Hicks's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.