of Greenwood, AR
June 2, 1952 - December 3, 2020
SFC Sammy E. Hicks, retired, 68, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 2, 1952 in Manila, Arkansas to his parents, James Hicks and Geneva (Caldwell) Smith.
Sammy was retired from the United States Army and loved working on cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Hicks and Geneva (Caldwell) Smith; one sister, Mary Baker and three brothers, Terry Hicks, Mark Smith and Bill Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sang Hicks of Greenwood, Arkansas; four sons, Clifford James Hicks and wife Jennifer of Radcliff, Kentucky, Taylor Hicks of Greenwood, Arkansas, Thomas Hicks of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Henry Hicks of Greenwood, Arkansas; five sisters, Sara Collins and husband Billy of Corinth, Mississippi, Susan Schmittou of Bartlett, Tennessee, Linda Brewer of Mountain View, Arkansas, Theresa Reeves and husband Ross of Benton, Arkansas and Shirley Land and husband Jesse of Bartlett, Tennessee; four brothers, Rick Savage of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Gary Smith of Dardanelle, Arkansas, Daniel Smith of Paducah, Kentucky and Clark Smith of Ola, Arkansas and one granddaughter, Hannah Hicks of Radcliff, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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14 Condolence(s)
Karen VanDyke
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
So sorry for the loss of our loved one.Sammy was one of a kind, he never failed to put a smile on my face! He had a precious wife& children, I pray you all will have comfort& peace.We have loss 3 loved family members this year.They will be greatly missed!â¤â¤â¤
Shirley Land
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
So sorry , praying for you all. We wish we could have been there.
Nancy Edmonds
Sunday, December 6, 2020
My prayers and sympathy to the family. I will miss Sam. He was more than a friend. He was my brother. I am sorry that I am not there with you. God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr&Mrs Jerry Moore
Sunday, December 6, 2020
My condolences to the family.
Pam Basnett
Sunday, December 6, 2020
I am so very, very sorry for the loss to learn of the loss of your husband, father, brother, no words can express how I feel! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know now that Terry and him witness together again. Love you Pam
Christian, Deja, and Heidi
Saturday, December 5, 2020
So sorry for the loss of a new guardian angel!
Melissa Lybyer
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Prayers for comfort and peace for each one.
Marvin cook
Saturday, December 5, 2020
I’m so too hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. My god bless you all. Your son Thomas is a friend of my son son Chris Cook. With are deepest sympathy. Marvin and Chris Cook
Mary and Kacy Jones
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
DON KORPI
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant your mission is complete. Thank you for your service to our country and the sacrifice that you and your family made. Soldier Always.
Jennifer zimmer
Friday, December 4, 2020
I wish I could have met him
Jeannie Floyd
Friday, December 4, 2020
Sams family due to our health situation we will be unable to attend visitation but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The family of Bill and zelta Caldwell
Carl Margie Linda and Jeannie
Jeannie Floyd
Friday, December 4, 2020
Sams family due to our health situation we will be unable to attend visitation but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The family of Bill and zelta Caldwell
Carl Margie Linda and Jeannie
Mary Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
Kumi...sorry to hear about Sam. Prayers to you and his sons during this time!