Garry Wayne Hicks

Garry Wayne Hicks, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Known to most as Wayne, he was born in London, Kentucky on November 24, 1953 to Melvin and Ollie (Proffitt) Hicks. On September 2, 1976, he married the love of his life, Shirley (Smith) Hicks, who awaits him in heaven. Wayne was a steelworker for over 40 years, having worked for Hamilton Foundry and Steelcraft. He was president of the USW Local 7697 for many years and also served as a district officer on the sports committee and as a union organizer. Wayne also served on the Butler County Democratic Party Committee. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge #2, having served in many positions. Wayne loved cooking for people, from union events to family gatherings. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Jack) Alspaugh; his grandson, Connor; his sisters, Faye (Gene) Hinkle, Gay Foister, Gretha (Carl) Westerfield, Glida Morgan; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends that are too numerous to list. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, his brothers Winfred Hicks and Glen Hicks, and his sisters Juanita Whitis and Jeanette Haynes. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Millville Cemetery.Read Obituary