HEADLAND. . .Jimmy A. Hicks, a resident of Headland, died Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025, at his home. He was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the Headland Methodist Church with Pastor Clayton Lassiter, Reverend Phil Craddock and Pastor Phillip Pinyan officiating and eulogy to be given by Brent Hicks. Burial will follow in the Headland Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the Family Life Center of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Headland Methodist Church “Legacy Fund”, 103 West King Street, Headland, AL 36345.
Mr. Hicks was born and reared in Geneva County, near Hartford, son of the late Luther Z. Hicks and Alma Capps Hicks. He was a 1956 graduate of Geneva County High School in Hartford and attended Massey Draughon Business College in Columbus and Atlanta. Mr. Hicks served his country in the Army National Guard in the Abbeville and Phenix City units. He lived in Columbus before moving to Headland in 1971. While living in Columbus, Mr. Hicks was a member of the Jaycees. He was an active member of the Headland Methodist Church where he participated in many church activities. Mr. Hicks formerly served as President of the Headland Athletic Association. He was retired from Hedstrom Union Company in Dothan. After retirement, Mr. Hicks was employed by King Church Furniture. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dot Brannon, and a brother Jerry Hicks.
Jimmy was known for his love of God, his family, all sports and especially Auburn football. His wonderful sense of humor made everyone smile.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Bonnie Helms Hicks, a son, Brent Hicks (Angie), Chelsea, AL; and a granddaughter, Marlee Hicks (fiancé, Jared Lamberth); a sister, Sue Cannon, Columbus, GA; a sister-in-law, Lynn Hicks, Hartford; sisters-in-law and brothers-law from the Helms family, Stan and Sherri McNeese, Alice Martin, Bob and Linda Weaver, Maxie and Wanda Helms and Chester and June Pruett; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Steve Brannon, Mark Dillard, Laine Dillard, Bob Cannon, Tommy Cannon and Carson Joyner. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be members of the Curry Woods Men’s Bible Class.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Gentiva Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Mr. Hicks during his illness.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
