Eugene Hicks

Eugene Hicks, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday May 25, 2016 in Washington Regional Hospital. Mr Hicks was born March 26, 1941 to the late Albert and Mildred Hicks. He served his country while in Germany for two years. He was an Arkansas State Trooper for more than 34 years. He loved Razorback football, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Bonner Hicks; one daughter, Keily Hicks Schumann; one son, Dennis Blake Hicks; two grandchildren, Dylan Schumann and Peyton Schumann; and a sister Virginia Hicks Cowsert; along with a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mildred Hicks; three brothers, Charles, Robert and Jim Hicks; and one sister, Flora Hicks Donnelly. Visitation for Gene Hicks will be held at 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday June 2, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home in West Helena, Ark. on Plaza Street. Burial service will be held on Friday June 3, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Turner Cemetery. Brother Craig Rowton will officiate. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or Turner Cemetery. Service will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.