Mr. Raymond "Papa" William Hicks, 88, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, June 7, 2018 at the local hospital. He was born April 3, 1930 in Pine Mountain, Georgia a son of the late Frank and Minnie Pearl Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his wife Juanita Frances Watkins Hicks, daughter, Donna Jean Hicks, grandson, Matthew Hall, three brothers, two sisters.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Stella Dyann Hicks of Chatsworth, GA, Ronnie and Linda Hicks of Dalton, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Vicki and Eddie Goss of Chatsworth, GA, Beverly Hall of Dallas, GA; grandson, Steven Rogers of Chatsworth, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Betty Hicks of Lawrenceville, GA, Terry and Sachiko Hicks of Indiana; sixteen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Raymond "Papa" William Hicks will be held Saturday June 9, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Ronald Guffey and Reverend Robert Beavers officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at the United Memorial Gardens with Steven Rogers, Brian Hall, Nick Goss, Jason Hall, Cameron Thomas and Chandler Thomas serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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