Robert Kenneth Hicks, 64, of Dawsonville, died July 20, 2016.
Mr. Hicks was born Feb. 5, 1952, to the late Robert C. and Vina Hicks.
He worked in the residential construction field.
His brothers, Rual Ingram, Roy Ingram, Danny Hicks, Gary "Durock" Hicks; sisters, Estelle Jett, Kathy Robbins and Robin Hicks, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hicks of Dawsonville; children, Dena Turner of Warner Robbins, Lee and Heather Hicks of Winder, Michelle and Ben Childers of Canton; 12 grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie Gentry , Gladys Bruce, Caroline Fauscett, Patty and Bill McDaniel, all of Dawsonville, Barbara and Charles Brown of Dahlonega, Betty Sue Hicks of Elberton; brothers and sister-in-law, Ricky and Diane Hicks of Dahlonega, Jimmy Hicks of Dawsonville; various other relatives also survive.
Mr. Hicks was cremated and the family is planning a private memorial service.
Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville is in charge of the arrangements.