Don was born on March 15, 1939, son of Lonnie Clinton Hicks and Margaret Capes Hicks. Don served his country in the US Army and National Guard.
He was the proprietor and artisan for Hicks Refinishing for 27 years. Prior to this he managed the Big and Tall Shop for the Hub Ltd.; also was a manager with Sears Retail and store manager for several FW Woolworth stores.
Don is survived by his loving wife of forty three years, Millie Bryan Hicks; son, Don Ray Hicks Jr. and granddaughter, Liliana of Greensboro, NC; children from a previous marriage; Michael Hicks of South Carolina, Karen Adams of Georgia, Kris Wright of Graham, NC; brothers, Charles Hicks of Greensboro, NC and Michael Hicks of South Carolina; eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Carter officiating at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel.
