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Willie James Hicks

by DFH Inc. on 12/28/15

Willie James Hicks, known as “Bop” was born in Harlan, Kentucky on May 14, 1952 to the union of the late Margaret Hicks and the late William James Stallings. He passed away on Sunday, December 27. 2015.

He graduated from Evarts High School in Harlan, Kentucky. He was a man of many trades, which included Harlan County Board of Education and retired from Lear Corporation after 20 years in 2015. He enjoyed helping anyone that needed a helping hand. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and barbequing for family and friends. He was a die-hard UK Basketball fan. He enjoyed making everyone smile and spending time with his grandkids.

Willie survived by his children: Wykeshia Perkins, Willie Perkins and Carmaletta Perkins of Lexington, KY, and Derrick Perkins and Angel Simms of Morristown; four loving grandchildren: Destiny Carter, Dezynnea Perkins, Nakyia Smith and Makhi Smith; siblings: William Earl Jackson, Paul (Jan) Hicks, Samuel (Jeanie) Hicks, Eva “Baba” (William) Burnside, Robert (Gwen) Hicks and Fred Stallings; a beloved uncle, who was like a brother: Larry (Sherry) Hicks; several aunts, uncles, a host of other relatives and special friends: Linda Perkins, Mike Brewer, Payne (Alice) Davis, Artie and Ed Fanney, Charlie Kyle, Henry McGruder and Brandon Treece. He is preceded in death by his dearest friend to Michael “Pig” Brown.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dockery Funeral Home, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. Pastor John Jones officiating. Interment will be at Hamblen Memory Gardens following the service.

Comments (5)

1. Larry Hicks said on 12/30/15 - 05:42PM

First let me said how much I loved having you to share your life with me. You are going to be miss. I can't began to express the ways you touch my life. I always looked up to you and still is. You are home with GOD ALL MIGHTY right now. You have touch so many peoples life's in a good way. I just want to thank YOU an GOD for the memories. AMEN

2. Arlene McCann said on 12/31/15 - 03:05PM

So sorry I can't be their have to attempt my cousin's service the same day so heart broken that I can't be their praying so much for the family love Arlene

3. Sherry Hicks said on 12/31/15 - 03:50PM

There are no words that can express what you have meant to me. My brother/ my friend ,you have been my rock when we needed you the most. You were the bright light of this family and that bright light will continue to shine from up above. Away from the body at home with the Lord. I say Thank you Father God for blessing me with Willie.

4. Latrica Jackson said on 1/2/16 - 09:36AM

Bop you were one of my favorite uncles. I remember spending my childhood vacations in Harlan, which we called Camp ? with you and your children. Those were the good old days. I remember that scratchy beard on my face when you gave me a kiss and who could ever forget that country talk. You were the first person to show your respects to my mother this past April and that meant soo much.I never saw you mad or angry. You always had a smile on your face. I know exactly how your family is feeling right now and I keep them in my prayers. It hurts for me not to be there for your home going but you will always be in my heart.

5. Hollie Carr Trigg/Carr Family said on 1/6/16 - 03:50PM

Bop was a wonderful person, a dear friend since childhood in Closplint and throughout life. Our deepest sympathies to Linda, his precious children, siblings and extended family. Bop will be missed by all who knew him. My mother thought the world of Bop. He was truly a treasure to our family.

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1.	Larry Hicks said on 12/30/15 - 05:42PM
	First let me said how much I loved having you to share your life with me. You are going to be miss. I can't began to express the ways you touch my life. I always looked up to you and still is. You are home with GOD ALL MIGHTY right now. You have touch so many peoples life's in a good way. I just want to thank YOU an GOD for the memories. AMEN
2.	Arlene McCann said on 12/31/15 - 03:05PM
	So sorry I can't be their have to attempt my cousin's service the same day so heart broken that I can't be their praying so much for the family love Arlene
3.	Sherry Hicks said on 12/31/15 - 03:50PM
	There are no words that can express what you have meant to me. My brother/ my friend ,you have been my rock when we needed you the most. You were the bright light of this family and that bright light will continue to shine from up above. Away from the body at home with the Lord. I say Thank you Father God for blessing me with Willie.
4.	Latrica Jackson said on 1/2/16 - 09:36AM
	Bop you were one of my favorite uncles. I remember spending my childhood vacations in Harlan, which we called Camp ? with you and your children. Those were the good old days. I remember that scratchy beard on my face when you gave me a kiss and who could ever forget that country talk. You were the first person to show your respects to my mother this past April and that meant soo much.I never saw you mad or angry. You always had a smile on your face. I know exactly how your family is feeling right now and I keep them in my prayers. It hurts for me not to be there for your home going but you will always be in my heart.
5.	Hollie Carr Trigg/Carr Family said on 1/6/16 - 03:50PM
	Bop was a wonderful person, a dear friend since childhood in Closplint and throughout life. Our deepest sympathies to Linda, his precious children, siblings and extended family. Bop will be missed by all who knew him. My mother thought the world of Bop. He was truly a treasure to our family.