Jerry “Doug” Douglas Hicks

Jerry Douglas Hicks, known to his loved ones and friends as “Doug,” passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 54. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and a friend to everyone he met.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home with loved ones sharing their favorite memories. The family will receive friends following the service.

Doug was born, October 13, 1970, in Dothan to Jerry Clifford Hicks & Linda (Warr) Bell.  Doug graduated from Dothan High School in 1989 and attended Wallace Community College. Doug began his career at Sony before spending over 25 years with Crawford Electric (formerly Irby), where he became well-respected for his dedication and knowledge. Beyond his professional life, Doug found great purpose in mentoring young people. For more than 15 years, he was actively involved with BEST Robotics, serving on the Board of Directors, where he shared his passion for automation and inspired countless middle and high school students to pursue careers in technology and engineering.

At home, Doug loved working outdoors and caring for his land. Whether tending to his animals, improving his home, or putting his tools and equipment to use, he found joy and fulfillment in building, creating, and caring for the things he loved. Above all, Doug cherished his family. He often said he didn’t have friends, because he treated everyone like family. He deeply loved his wife, Daphne, who brought him happiness for over 24 years, and he found his greatest pride and joy in his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his parents, Linda (Warr) Bell and Jerry Clifford Hicks; his loving wife of 19 years, Daphne Lee Medina-Hicks; his three sons, Braxton Hicks, Billy Sellers, and Ethan Sellers; his three daughters, Kirstee Hicks, Lacy Berry (Stephan), and Isabella Medina; his nine grandchildren, Brookelynn Roozen, Rylan Roozen, Brynleigh Roozen, Torin Roozen, Finley Roozen, Shelby Grace Turner, Carter Berry, Will Sellers, and Emma Kate Sellers; his two brothers, Garath Hicks and Jeremy Hicks.

Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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