Obituaries Richard “Rick” “Scooter” Glenn Hicks

Richard “Rick” “Scooter” Glenn Hicks, of Caney, Kan., passed away on June 30, 2022, in Bartlesville, Okla. He was born to Samuel Riley Hicks and Ruby Mae (Elliot) Hicks on August 9, 1947, in Big Spring, Texas.

After graduating from Coahoma High School, he attended Canyon College; after college, he worked for different entities and retired from the Parks Department of the city of Big Spring, Texas. On October 28, 1989, he married the love of his life, Marie Billbe. He was a two-time cancer survivor and he enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys and loved hunting, fishing, and billiards.

He is proceeded in death by his father Samuel Riley Hicks; mother, Ruby Mae Hicks; brothers, Henry Hicks, Bobby Hicks, and Roger Hicks; sister, Joyce Barrett; father-in-law, James Billbe; and daughter-in-law, Angela Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Hicks; daughter, Ruby Bingham and husband, Brandon; sons, Joshua Brown, Scott Brown and wife, Brittnie; daughter, Angie Bertty and husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Mia, Kaci, Adalynn, Chloë, Zach, Matthew, Micha, Kaela, Korbin, Nalani; mother-in-law, Vivian Billbe; brother-in-law, Jim Billbe and wife, Toni; sister-in-law Sherry Scholl and husband, Ron; sister-in-law Carol Stephens and husband, Steve; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; and Cracker, his beloved pet.

Visitation was at Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Coahoma Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National League of POW/MIA, or any other charitable contribution of your choice.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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