James “Bill” Hicks,73, of Highlands, Texas passed away January 30, 2020. He was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana on January 1, 1947 to Dallas and Margarete Hicks. Bill had a career as a tow truck driver and as a handy man. He was a proud veteran of United States Air force serving twice in Vietnam and he had a passion for fast cars and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Tony of Louisiana, his sister Marge Murr of Highlands, Texas. He is survived by his loving and caring nieces, Michelle Foradory of Highlands, Texas, and Ree Herdejurgen of Crosby, Texas; his nephews, Hank and John Foradory of Austin, Texas; his friend and care taker, Jackie Fudge of Highlands, Texas; and many many great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, loved ones.