88R8599 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 20
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Billy Wayne Hicks of Tyler on January 17, 2022, at the
age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The son of Gover Deller Warren Hicks and Hubert Hall
Hicks, Billy Hicks was born in Lindale on May 22, 1929, and he grew
up with the companionship of two sisters, Dorothy and Glenda; he
attended Lindale schools, where he played baseball and was vice
president of the Future Farmers of America; answering his nation's
call to duty, he joined the United States Army and rose to the rank
of sergeant; during his time in the service, he was stationed in
California, Korea, and Japan; and
WHEREAS, In 1952, Mr. Hicks met the love of his life, the
former Sallie Sue West, at an American Legion dance; they married
the following year and went on to share a fulfilling union that
spanned nearly 60 years until her passing in 2012; the couple were
blessed with four sons, Billy, Mark, Phil, and Jimmy, and their
family eventually grew to include four grandchildren, Matt, Alisha,
Brett, and Mark Thomas, and seven great-grandchildren, Dylan,
Brett, Jayse, Bo Thomas, Eisley, Luna, and Caleb; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks enjoyed a rewarding 42-year career at King
Chevrolet, and in his leisure hours, he liked following sports,
especially The University of Texas Longhorns, the Tyler Junior
College Apaches, the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and the
Dallas Mavericks; he loved practicing baseball in the backyard with
his boys, and he coached the Orr Eagles Little League baseball team,
helping them to win two Tyler city championships; he also liked
traveling with his family, especially to Disney World and Texas
Rangers games; he was a valued congregant of Tyland Baptist Church
and Pine Brook Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Billy Hicks is greatly missed, he has left
his loved ones with many treasured memories, and he will forever
hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy Wayne Hicks and extend
sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Billy Hicks.