Garden ,you are my brother and my best friend, you always stood up for me growing up. I didn't realize this page was up until tonight when I was thinking about you. I miss you brother. It's hard knowing that everytime I hear a song or laugh about a childhood memory or talk to Todd, I can't do it with you. I wish I was an hour earlier home that morning or never left the night before.... I never would have believed you would be gone. I am sorry brother I didn't have more time with you but at least we finally got to live together again ,  even if it was just for a little while .GOD doesn't always give us the answers right away but He has helped me with peace, I'm sure you know that now. I love you and thank you for always being good to me. 
                Love your little brother Jarrod.

Cannot believe its been 12 years. 12 years but I have never forgotten everything ❤   There will never be anyone like you! You understood me and I understood you. Praying you are still walking with me. As you know I live in Seattle now. Since you went home to God my dad was 5 months later, then Garcia Grandpa my mom just everyone I love including you are waiting for me. Can't wait to hug you again! Love forever 💓

Tom and Beverly, 
From Nebraska, Georgia and Missouri, our family, though far away, extend our thoughts and prayers in this moment to both of you and your dear family.

 With Love and Sympathy,

Andrea, Bruce, Angela and Steve, Christopher, Shawn, Heath, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Flickinger

You were such a special person in my life and you will always will be. I am so happy that we got to spend a lot of time together since you got out. I will never forget all of our memories and letters. I will keep them close to my heart forever. I Love and miss you Garen!


Tom and Beverly-
  My mom gave me a copy of this old newspaper clipping that she found in comfort in when she lost my brother. Maybe you will find peace in this too.

"I'll lend you, for a little while, a child of mine, He said,
"For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.
"It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two, or three,
"But will you, 'til I call him back take care of him for me?
"He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
"You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
"I cannot promise he will stay, as all from earth return,
"But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
"I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true,
"And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
"Now will you give him all your love-not think the labor vain,
"Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again."
"I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, thy will be done.'
"For all the joy this child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
"We'll shower him with tenderness and love him while we may,
"And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
"And should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
"We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."
-Author unknown

One of my strongest "adolescent" memories involved Garen.  A group of us spent an entire evening outside in my driveway which involved lots of laughter and pranks until the sun literally came up the next morning.  It ended with a trip to the nearby Whataburger & we proceeded to eat while the sun was rising.  My girlfriends and I still talk about this night from time to time and it will forever stay close to our hearts.  My deepest sympathies go out to Garen’s family.  I will forever remember Garen & those stunning blue eyes!

Beverly,Tom,Todd, Jarrod and Brandon,
Sy and I want to express our heartfelt condolences in your sudden loss.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  May you always cherish your wonderful memories.  God bless you.
With love,
Mary and Sy

Uncle Thomas, so sorry for your loss, I wish I would have got to meet my cousin, hope I get to meet his brothers sometime, our prayers are with you!  from: Tom and Beverly Spears and family(your brother Wilson's youngest daughter)

Less than two weeks ago I stood in your kitchen cooking with you while I listened to you and Todd share old stories and laugh the night away. I can still hear your voice loud and clear in my head, I hope to never forget the sound of it. I'm sorry you had to go so soon, but God must have a lot of important work for you to do in heaven. Rest in peace and please watch over us.

You were loved and will be missed by so many.  You had such a big heart and always knew how to make people smile. I'm sorry I never took the chance to say thank you for everything you brought to my life.You will never be forgotten.....Rest in peace.

15 years just isn't enough, but I am honored to say that I knew Garen Thomas Hicks..And I was lucky to have called you my friend. You will be missed so much by so many people..Rest In Peace old friend.. I'll see you soon :)

I miss you so much, all the good times we had together. I keep thinking of our memories but I cannot forget you are in Gods hands now. My life will be different without you. We have such special memories, I will always miss you and love what we had, a wonderful friendship.

Tom and Beverly I can not imagine your loss.  Your boys have always been a part our family.  Garen was always there for Cara. He had become such a gentle man.  You should be very proud. He loved his family and friends. I will miss the hug he always greeted me with and again when he would leave. I know he's now Haylie's guardian angel.
I love you Garen and will miss you like crazy.

Im so sorry bro I didn't make it back on time to see you like we planned. God had something else in mind for you, something better. You will forever be missed and loved by many.

I miss you. Even though i didnt know you for that long, you ment alot to me. You were the best man to my mother. Thank you for that. Try not to have to much fun up there.

There are no words that can ever explain the joy and meaning you brought to my life. Your smile, laugh, playfulness, accepting gentle ways and your touch I am going to miss.  You gave me the greatest gift Garen! You did't express your love in words that fade or can be forgotten, You made memories  with me that shout  "I love you". Thank you!!! I will forever love you Garen T' d!  I know you made it home, I'll see you there! 
Rest In Peace my Gaurdian Angel! I love you!

It is impossible for me to put into words the amount of joy and meaning you brought to my life. You didn't use words, which can be forgotten, to say I love you, you showed me with your actions and you left me with memories that will last a life time. Memories that shout "I love you". You are home now, rest in peace my angel!                                  I love you!

I miss you and love you tons, dude.  It's never gonna be the same without you.  I wish we could've had more time.  I'm so happy we were able to spend so much time with each other over the last 7 months.  
I know you are the only one who will get this...
                    "Peach" out.

Love you Brother. God speed and peaceful rest. My prayer is to those that will miss you..Welcome back to gods hands.

OBITUARY

Garen Thomas Hicks

5 January, 1982 – 10 October, 2011

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