Mr. Hicks was born January 19, 1944, in Crockett, Texas to Troy Lee Hicks and Estha (Richardson) Hicks.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley (Berryhill) Hicks and their daughters and their spouses, Tammie and Beau Spikes, and Rebecca and Ronnie Hunter. He is also survived by grandchildren, John Braswell, Candace Coomes and Gabrielle Hunter as well as great-grandchildren, Jayden Villa, Paisley Conant and joining the family soon, Cassen Caldwell. Terrell is survived by siblings, JoAnn Melvin, Gerald Hicks, Jackie Hicks, T.L. Hicks and wife, Patricia. He is also survived by brother-in-law David Berryhill and wife, Diana, sister-in-laws, Judy Bell and husband, Sonny, Vincie White, and Ann Bell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Lee and Estha Hicks, brothers, Sherman and Jimmy Hicks, brother-in-law, Paul V. Melvin, nephew, Paul V. Melvin II, and stepmother Viola Hicks.
After moving to Houston at the age of 10, he later graduated from Reagan High School in 1963 and then joined the United States Navy in 1964.
He married his bride in January of 1964 and wasted no time starting a family. They lived for several years in Acworth, Georgia while Terrell was stationed at NAS Atlanta Navy Base in Marietta. After an honorable discharge from the Navy in April 1967, the family moved back to Houston, Texas to raise their young family.
He was a very good provider for the family, working most of his career as a large machinery maintenance operator and manager in the steel building industry. He also attended University of Houston-Downtown at nights for several years to further his education in electrical engineering.
Terrell enjoyed spending time with his family doing activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting. Family time was important to him and their home was always a place for their large extended family to gather for social events and holidays.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, Houston, TX.
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