Kenny Hicks

Kenneth Wayne Hicks, age 47, of Heaton, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.He was born on December 9, 1969 in Washington County, Tennessee, a son of Larry Dale Hicks and Della Cannon Rupard.He was a member of Heaton Christian Church. Kenny enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. They were the light of his life. Some of his fondest childhood memories were camping with his family and hunting with his brother Eric, cousins, and uncles. He worked for many years as a carpenter. He was very skilled in that area and had other many special talents.An avid fisherman, he enjoyed his trips to Canada with his friend, Darrell Brewer, spending time in God’s glorious outdoors fishing with his brothers-in-law, Mark and David and with his son-in-law and grandson. Kenny also loved making the annual trip to the Christmas Tree Lot in Louisiana with his cousin, Dean Hagie and close family members.He was preceded in death by his Father, Larry Dale Hicks, and Step-Father, Dale Rupard.Kenny leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife of 28 years, Lori Lusk Hicks of Heaton, NC; Daughter, Jessie Lee (Chad) Stines of Elk Park, NC; and Grandchildren, Wayne, Bree, and Henry Stines. His mother, Della Rupard of Elk Park, NC; Sisters: Tammy (William) Costner of Linville, NC; Penny (John) Hicks of Elk Park, NC; Brothers, Eric (Laura) Hicks of Roan Mountain, TN, and Dean (Tami) Hagie of Watauga Lake, TN.Services for Kenneth Wayne Hicks will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Heaton Christian Church with Pastor Paul Cole officiating. Interment will follow in the Cannon Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, August 18, 2017, at the church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.The family would like extend their sincere appreciation to: Dr. Michael Livingston and Staff at the Levine Cancer Institute; Blue Ridge Pallaitive and Hospice and Kenny’s nurse, Wanda Knecht, Dr. Joseph Barker and the nursing staff at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Gary Edwards and David Ellis, and the members of Heaton Christian Church; Kenny’s best friend, Randall Aldridge and his wife Kathy; Kenny’s Uncle and Aunt, Hal and Marie Hagie; and all the MANY family and friends for all their love and support during this journey.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Levine Cancer Institute Carolinas Kids Cancer Research Coalition c/o Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, 208 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Hicks family by visting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Kenny and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary