Charles Derick Hicks, age 35 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022, with his family gathered around him.  He was born on March 19, 1987. Charles was a loving husband of 13 years, father, brother, uncle, and friend, that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and being outdoors. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his parents; Bruce and Tracy (Baird) Hicks; loving wife Cynthia Renee (Kennedy) Hicks; son Aiden Hicks; daughter Emma Hicks; nieces and nephews Annie Braden, Lizzie Carden, and JJ Carden; sisters Hollie and Katie Hicks, and a number of other family and friends.

A visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2022 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. BJ Bowman officiating. The family with have a gathering from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday Morning, December 31, 2022 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home prior to going in funeral procession to Davis Cemetery for a 12:00 PM interment.

The family has entrusted the care of Charles Derick Hicks to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where Families Matter Most.”

Charles’s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com