Houston Hicks

Houston Hicks, a longtime resident of rural Henryetta passed away March 10, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 88. He was born November 7, 1926 in Salem, Oklahoma to Joe Hicks and Ella (Coker) Hicks. Houston married Eliza Mae Freeman on December 26, 1947 and to this union five children were born. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States Army. He worked for many years as a hydraulic mechanic at Tinker Air Force Base and was a lifetime member of Arbeka Ceremonial Grounds. He is preceded in death by his wife Eliza Mae Hicks, sons James Hicks and Tim Hicks. Also by three brothers, Henry Hicks, Homer Hicks and George Hicks, as well as an infant sister. He is survived by four children: Angela Chavez of Phoenix, Arizona; Robert Hicks & wife Sarah of Dewar; Carol Muniz & husband Thomas of Glenpool; Louis Hicks & wife Gloria of Okmulgee; Sixteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren; One brother, Red Hicks of Beggs; Also by a host of friends and other relatives. A wake service will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Integrity Chapel. Pallbearers will be Mr. Hick's grandsons, Buddy Hicks, Jason Hicks, Christopher Muniz, Jerad Hicks, Jeremiah Hicks, Joe Hicks, Billy Beets, & Justin Hicks. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Ty Hicks, Gary Hicks, Johnny Hicks, Watie Fixico, Joe Sulphur, Tom Muniz, Michael Owens, Frank Graffee, Mr. Hick's great grandchildren, & members of the Arbeka Ceremonial Grounds. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. John Wayne Tulsa, Rev. Pat Freeman, & Rev. Dave Long officiating. Interment will follow in New Sonora Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.