E. Ray Hicks

E. “Ray” Hicks age 86 of Louisville passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, life-long member of Louisville Masonic Lodge, the past president of Blount Memorial Auxiliary serving for 19 years, and an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Hicks; son, Larry Hicks; parents; brothers. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Allen Hood; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sandy Hicks; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Carl Hicks; sister, Juanita Greenway; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the graveside service and interment with Dr. Charles Jenkins officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Promise Foundation, 2279 Sutherland Ave, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37919. Friends may call at their convenience after 12:00 noon on Tuesday until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of E. Ray Hicks please visit our Sympathy Store.