Ted Lanier Hicks

Ted Lanier Hicks, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born on May 2, 1945, in Dallas, Georgia, to the late Eldred Claude “EC” Hicks and Lois Harris Hicks. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Pledger Hicks, William “WD” Hicks, John “JN” Hicks, and Jerry Hicks; and his sister, Edith (John) Scuiletti.

Ted is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda Hicks; his children, David Hicks of Cedartown, Jamey (Beth) Blackmon of Griffin, Carla (Patrick) Mahan of Cartersville, Ted (Chasity) Kilgo of Rockmart, and Ned (Latura) Kilgo of Childersburg; his stepdaughter, Heather (Jonas) Abernathy of Cartersville; his brothers, Kenneth (Lisa) Hicks of Dallas and Ricky (Tammy) Hicks of Rockmart; his ten grandchildren, Will (Catherine) Hicks, Tyler (Taylor) Eidson, Hallie (Connor) Lynch, Abbe (Michael) Campuzano, Chandler Dupree, Kadence Dupree, Riley Mahan, Reagan Mahan, Saraya Kilgo, and Ashlee Kilgo; six great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.

Ted dedicated most of his life to serving and protecting others. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office after more than 30 years of service to his community. Prior to joining Bartow County, he served with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.

Outside of law enforcement, Ted enjoyed the simple things that brought him happiness. He loved watching NASCAR races, fishing, and taking a trip to the casino whenever he had the chance.

Ted loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly. Like many families, life did not always allow for as much time together as he would have wanted, and one of Ted’s greatest wishes was simply for more time with the people he loved. The memories made throughout the years will remain a treasured part of his legacy.

When his time came, Ted passed peacefully surrounded by his family.

Visitation for Mr. Hicks will be held on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home in Cartersville, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 10, at 10:30 AM at High Shoals Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia. In recognition of Ted’s more than 30 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, he will be honored with an Honor Guard. A graveside gathering and burial will immediately follow.

Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited to gather for a meal provided by High Shoals Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be David Hicks, Patrick Mahan, Will Hicks, Ricky Hicks, Joey Pomponi, Ted Kilgo, Jonas Abernathy, Michael Campuzano, and Anthony Hudson.

All arrangements and services for Mr. Ted Hicks will be handled by Parnick Jennings Funeral Home in Cartersville, Georgia.