John Hicks

John (Papa) Hicks, 60, of Big Spring, died on Sunday, November 9, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Tim Winn, officiating . Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park Big Spring. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.He was born on July 29, 1943, in Dumas, Texas.John moved to Big Spring with his family as a young boy and lived here most of his life. He worked many years in the oil field and had worked for the Martin County Road and Bridge Department before retiring due to a disability. He enjoyed raising animals.He was a Baptist.Survivors include three sons, Johnny Hicks, Ernest Hicks and Robert Hicks all of Big Spring; two daughters, Debbie Hicks of Big Spring and Crystal Deporto of San Antonio; one sister, Reba Fortner of Brownwood; one brother, Jim Hicks of Big Spring; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,