Born July 13, 1929, in Albemarle County, he was the son of the late Lucian E. and Minerva G. Hicks. In addition to his parents , Alvin was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman, Cecil, Herman, and Ollie Hicks; sisters, Hazel Hunt, Ozella Norman, Doris Gibson, and Mabel Hicks.
Alvin is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; daughters Denise and husband George, Gwendolyn and husband Michael, and Ellen and husband Todd; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and sister Patricia Hunt and husband Jack.
Alvin was President of Brunton & Hicks, Inc, founded in 1962, and retired from the company. He also served in the United States Army.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing but especially loved his garden and was always eager to share and show off the fruit of his labor.
The family will have a private gathering and a graveside service on Friday September 24, 2021.
