David Hicks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David Lee Hicks, beloved husband, devoted father, loving Pap and endearing friend died on August 12, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 74. David was born in Boynton, Oklahoma, June 16, 1946. He was raised by Perry and Ruth Hicks in Council Hill and Checotah, where he graduated in 1964. He received a graphic arts degree from Okmulgee Tech and entered the workforce. At the same time, he entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard. His career spanned many decades in Tulsa from graphic artist to advertising/marketing consultant, to broker to many national companies. He received numerous awards while a graphic artist. He met his wife, Patty, through a friend in 1971 and they married at J.J. Sweatman’s Marriage Parlor in Miami, Oklahoma in 1973. From a previous marriage, he fathered his first child, Sean David Hicks and later fathered Alycia Danielle Hicks and Jason James Hicks with Patty. He was blessed with three grandsons, Sebastian, Evan and River. David was a well-known football athlete, setting many rushing and touchdown records. He could show up anywhere in town and would meet someone he knew. He was always the center of attention wherever he went because of his humorous stories about life. He was known to his friends as being very creative and very honest. His life was centered around his immediate family as well as extended family and was always there for hugs and laughs. He is survived by his brother Harold Hicks of Texarkana, Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews.

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David Hicks

June 16, 1946 - August 12, 2020