Eric Hicks

Eric Dewey Hicks, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Eric was born Dec. 6, 1967 in Poplar Bluff, to Edward Hicks, II and Joyce (Sparks) Hicks.

He lived in Poplar Bluff all of his life. Eric enjoyed cooking, baking, woodworking, traveling, and guns. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Eric is survived by two sons, Kenny (Mandy) Hicks and Quentin Hicks, both of Poplar Bluff; four daughters, Christen (Brad) Cowan of Friendswood, Texas, Sarah (Dakota) McElhaney of Poplar Bluff, Tabitha (Lance) Hensley of Poplar Bluff, and Meagan (Tyler) Batton of St. Louis; his mother, Joyce Hicks; love of his life, Sandra Greer; two brothers, Edward Hicks, III, and Jared Hicks; one sister, Linda (Carmen) Pitt of Wyoming; 13 grandchildren.

Eric was preceded in death by his father Edward Hicks; one daughter Jessica Hicks. A host of family and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel followed by funeral service at noon with Brother Oxborrow officiating. Interment will follow at New Oak Hill Cemetery. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.