Mr. Raymond Melvin Hicks, 88, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem.

He was born May 9, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late John Everett and Eugenia "Fern" Watson Hicks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Phillip S. Hicks, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Louise Cherikos Hicks; children, Phillip S. Hicks, Sr. and Cindy Hicks-Chisenhall (Mark); siblings, Richard Hicks and Marilyn Griggs; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends who loved to hear him tell a good joke.

A time of gathering will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday October 7, at Jericho church of Christ, with Mr. Jack Lipsey officiating.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com