TITLE: In memory of Billy Wayne Hicks of Tyler.

SUMMARY: In memory of Billy Wayne Hicks of Tyler.

FULL TEXT:
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.