Mr. Clarence Eugene "Gene" Hicks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clarence Eugene Hicks, “Gene” age 70, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Foley, AL. Gene was born October 14, 1949, in Bradford, AL. In 1969, he joined the Navy and served his Country honorably. His bravery during the Vietnam War earned him a Purple Heart. He lived much of his life in Pinson, AL. In 1984, he married his wife Marcia with whom he would spend the next 35 years of life being a loving and devoted husband. He became a father in 1986 to his daughter to whom he would soon become softball coach, mentor, and best friend. He would later add to his already lengthy resume the title of “Papa” which he was affectionately called by his two grandsons. Later, he retired from the automotive industry and moved to the mountains of Montana where he loved to fish and camp. In his final years, he spent life travelling the country with Marcia and would get to enjoy the beach life by fishing and camping making countless life-long friends along the way. It was an incredible life for an even better man. He is survived by, his beloved wife, Marcia Hicks; his daughter, Cyndel Snodgrass and her husband, Chris Snodgrass; his brother Dennis Hicks and his wife, Jean Hicks; sister-in-law Patti Hicks; two grandsons, Clarence Gray Snodgrass and Christopher Snodgrass, Jr.; many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with many close friends that became family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence OB Hicks and Annie Ruth Hicks, and his brother David Hicks. Service will be held at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Details will be announced at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions honoring Gene Hicks may be sent to the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House provides homes for military and veterans while receiving medical treatment. https://fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/

Mr. Clarence Eugene "Gene" Hicks

October 14, 1949 - May 6, 2020