James Hicks Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Hicks in Akron, Ohio, born in Birmingham, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Hicks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie L. Hicks and Mattie Hicks Cain; and his sisters, Cammie Rush, Annie Ruth Robinson and Geraldine Green.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Hicks; his sons, Dirrick Hicks (Toni) of Lithonia, GA and William McWain Sr. (Shawnne) of Akron, OH.; his siblings, Marie Myrick (Charles) of Copley, OH, Richard Cain (Beverly) of Mulga, AL., Patricia Cain-Mitchell, Lynnette Mazes of Yucaipa, CA., Carl Cain (Demitri) of Buena Park, CA, Eddie James Jackson (JaWanda) of Birmingham, AL. and Edward Davis (Ann) of Cleveland, OH.; his grandchildren, Dominique Grant of Akron, OH., Nia Hicks, Nadia Hicks of Lithonia, GA., Brelinda Greer (Robert) of Akron, Ohio., William McWain Jr. (Marlesa) of Akron, Ohio., Tramontay McWain of Akron, Ohio. and Cheyviante'McWain Sr. of Akron, Ohio.; and his close friends, Mack Stephens of Akron, OH., Bethel Poole of Akron, OH., Darrell Parnell of Akron, OH. and James Ray of Akron, OH..
