ROBERT B. HICKS, 73, of Fort Wayne, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Hicks; children, Robert Hicks, Reginald Hicks, Shalonda (Jermaine) Abram, and Sharazzi Hicks; and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral service is noon Saturday at True Love Baptist Church, with visitation two hours prior. Arrangements by Carmichael Funeral Service.