Richard
Richard Hicks, Sr.
d. October 15, 2022
Richard Hicks, Sr., 82, of Lynchburg, VA, transitioned on October 15, 2022. He was the son of the late James Oakley and Ruby Mosby Hicks from Lynchburg, VA. He was reared by his legal guardians Addie and Jennie Warfield and was the husband of Lucy Langhorne Hicks for 59 years.
Richard Hicks, Sr. was born on June 9, 1940, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended Lynchburg City Schools and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1958. He attended classes at Central Virginia Community College and Virginia University of Lynchburg.
He was a faithful member of Rivermont Baptist Church where he was baptized on November 5, 1950. He grew strong in the Lord under the leadership of the Old Saints: Mosby, Glover, Dane, Green, Diuguid, Farrar, and many more.
Richard attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, sang in the Sunbeam Choir, was an usher, and later became President of the Senior Usher’s Ministry. He also sang in the Senior Choir, Men’s Chorus, and the Sanctuary Choir.
He was ordained as a Deacon in 1975 and later became Chairman of the Deacon’s Ministry. He always put God first.
Richard worked at General Electric in Lynchburg, VA, for 38 years. He passed his strong work ethic to his family. He was not afraid of hard work. In his youth, he held a variety of jobs such as cook, gas station attendant, and a commercial bus driver. He was a dedicated husband and father who always supported his loved ones.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed hunting on the weekends. He raised beagles to accompany him on his hunting trips. Richard was a dedicated “Washington Redskins” football fan and supported his team for many decades no matter what.
Richard participated in several volunteer and community activities. He was a volunteer election poll worker, drove for Meals on Wheels, volunteered at Lynchburg General Hospital, and was a Board member at Virginia University of Lynchburg. He was an active member of the Robert F. Braxton Lodge #318 of Madison Heights, VA. He was an active supporter of his children’s participation in the Lynchburg chapters of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and was an enthusiastic supporter of all of his children’s extracurricular activities.
In addition to his wife, Lucy Langhorne Hicks, Richard is survived by his children: Richard Hicks, Jr., (Christine) of Honolulu, HI, and Jewelle Hicks of Fairfax, VA. His siblings, David Jackson (Rhunette), Nathania McGaughy and sister-in-law, Ann Patterson. He was preceded in death by siblings Fred Patterson, Jimmy Hicks, and Albert McBride. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many loving friends.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm, Friday October 21, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of life will be held Saturday October 22, 2022, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Burial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Richard Hicks, Sr. was born on June 9, 1940, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended Lynchburg City Schools and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1958. He attended classes at Central Virginia Community College and Virginia University of Lynchburg.
He was a faithful member of Rivermont Baptist Church where he was baptized on November 5, 1950. He grew strong in the Lord under the leadership of the Old Saints: Mosby, Glover, Dane, Green, Diuguid, Farrar, and many more.
Richard attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, sang in the Sunbeam Choir, was an usher, and later became President of the Senior Usher’s Ministry. He also sang in the Senior Choir, Men’s Chorus, and the Sanctuary Choir.
He was ordained as a Deacon in 1975 and later became Chairman of the Deacon’s Ministry. He always put God first.
Richard worked at General Electric in Lynchburg, VA, for 38 years. He passed his strong work ethic to his family. He was not afraid of hard work. In his youth, he held a variety of jobs such as cook, gas station attendant, and a commercial bus driver. He was a dedicated husband and father who always supported his loved ones.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed hunting on the weekends. He raised beagles to accompany him on his hunting trips. Richard was a dedicated “Washington Redskins” football fan and supported his team for many decades no matter what.
Richard participated in several volunteer and community activities. He was a volunteer election poll worker, drove for Meals on Wheels, volunteered at Lynchburg General Hospital, and was a Board member at Virginia University of Lynchburg. He was an active member of the Robert F. Braxton Lodge #318 of Madison Heights, VA. He was an active supporter of his children’s participation in the Lynchburg chapters of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and was an enthusiastic supporter of all of his children’s extracurricular activities.
In addition to his wife, Lucy Langhorne Hicks, Richard is survived by his children: Richard Hicks, Jr., (Christine) of Honolulu, HI, and Jewelle Hicks of Fairfax, VA. His siblings, David Jackson (Rhunette), Nathania McGaughy and sister-in-law, Ann Patterson. He was preceded in death by siblings Fred Patterson, Jimmy Hicks, and Albert McBride. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many loving friends.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm, Friday October 21, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of life will be held Saturday October 22, 2022, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Burial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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