David Dean Hicks

David Dean Hicks, 63, of Amarillo, TX passed away April 20, 2023.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

David was born May 31, 1959 in Dumas, TX to Sterling and Wilma Hicks. He was a graduate of Amarillo High School in 1977 and attended Amarillo College where he obtained an Associate Degree in Applied Science. He married Kimberly Elaine Baker on September 14, 1985. David worked as a fence builder and machine operator for many years with Western Fence and International Paper Company. David devoted his time volunteering for various organizations in Amarillo.

David enjoyed music, fishing, being outdoors, and loved a good laugh. He was selfless, caring, and always willing to help others. His happiest times were spent with his family and friends. David was much loved and will be greatly missed.

David is preceded in death by his father, Sterling (Corky) Dean Hicks.

He is survived by his wife Kim Hicks; mother Wilma Hicks; daughter Amanda Tran and husband Tuyen Tran of Pearland, TX; daughter Melissa Hicks of Amarillo, TX; son Justin Hicks of the home; sister Barbara Anderson of Holly Springs, NC; grandchildren Addyson Leyva, Isla Tran, and Kai Tran; niece Kristin Smith and husband Jeff Smith of Holly Springs, NC; and 2 great nephews Ashley Smith and Sterling Smith.