Arthur Edward Hicks Jr.

He was born in Atlanta on March 27, 1943, to Elma R. Hicks of Kentucky and Arthur Edward Hicks of Greenville, Alabama.

A graduate of Bass High School and Georgia State University, Eddy was a cable engineer for Western Electric, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies and tax preparer for H&R Block. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was active in the youth ministry of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church and served as chairman of its Board of Trustees. He especially treasured the Good News Sunday School class. In addition to traveling with his wife and friends, Eddy enjoyed maintaining his 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 and woodworking. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, daily watching games with his wife Priscilla.

Eddy is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Priscilla Chastain Hicks, and his three children and their families: Timothy E. Hicks and his wife Julie with their three sons Noah, Micah, and Elijah; Jason C. Hicks; and Priscilla Hicks Rivera and her husband Eric with her daughter Hannah and son Jacob. He is also survived by his sister Judith A. Phillips and his nephew Richard E. Phillips. He was predeceased by his daughter Krista R. Hicks and his brother Charles T. Hicks.

A service celebrating his life and legacy will be held at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Lilburn, GA on Sunday, December 4, at 2 PM. Visitation will begin at 1 PM. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/lilburnUMCgrove/. Afterward, he will be laid to rest with a graveside service at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens in Snellville, GA. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Grove United Methodist Church.

The Best

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you

And whispered “Come to Me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you,

And saw you pass away,

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay,

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.

By Unknown