- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home-going Service for Otis L. Hicks, Sunrise 11/7/39 - Sunset 08/30/15, Saturday September 5, 2015, 12:00 noon, George W. Levett Sr. & Sons Funeral Home, Inc, 1299 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012, Reverend Percy Johnson, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-09-05
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Conyers---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Conyers--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Rockdale County, Conyers, 33.66761, -84.01769
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Otis L. Hicks. Birth date: November 7, 1939. Death date: August 30, 2015. Funeral date: September 5, 2015. Church: George W. Levett Sr. & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. (Conyers, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_hicksotisl20150905
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_hicksotisl20150905
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Dear Daddy,
I love you and I miss you very much! To be real honest, I still can 't believe that you are not here with us and each day it feels empty without your presence. Since your transition, I find myself thinking about how you fathered me in so many l ways. Whatever I needed you moved heaven and earth to make sure that I was taken care of; you made sure that I didn't go without. You loved me in the way that you watched over me, provided for me and protected me. I know that your life and journey wasn't easy, but you gave me the best that you could give andfor that I will always cherish and love you. I have come to understand you for the man and father that you are. You are truly a gift that I unwrapped and over time I discovered a kind, sweet, giving and caring person who kept trying and persevering even though you carried your own personal pain. Thank you for my life, gifts and blessings that you bestowed upon me. You gave me the gift of music and introduced me to jazz-Santana, Miles Davis, BB King and so much more-you put a flute in my hand. You instilled in me the gift of reading-The Happy Hollister's reading series when I was younger and you gave me books to read even as an adult. I thank you for my education and in a few months I will be Dr. Christina Hicks and I thank you for paving the way for me to obtain all ofmy education. The only down side is that you will not be here physically to see me walk across the stage, but I know that you will be with me in spirit. I carry you each day in my heart and I say thank you Dadfor all that you've done in my life.
Love always,
Chrissy
Daddy,
Thank you for always being there for me. As I reflect back on my life, you made sure that the boys and I had everything that we needed, Daddy, I am eternally grateful for the way you taught the boys how to become men. You were more than grandfather, you were and are their Hero. Daddy, we love you!
Lada
O UTLINES
Memory filled with outlines oftimes shared together Close my eyes and I see the outline ofyour soul
That image will be marked here in my heartforever Trying to accept that God had a better place for you to go
No more pain, no more tears and sorrow Because what you left will always reside upon us all No more worrying what the world might holdfor tomorrow
Passed onto the other side ofthe wall
Outlines ofyour strong heartedfigure Outlines ofyour warm felt love
Gone to be with the Ultimate Healer In an eternal bundle ofpeace above
What you left were many outlines in my memory And now it's so clear to see
That to be gone from your temporary body is to receive And to be in Heaven is where your outline is complete
By Mariah Hicks
Acknowledgements The family ofOtis L. Hicks acknowledges, with heartfelt appreciation, all acts oflove and kindness extended to us during the demise ofour loved one. We pray that God will shower bountiful blessings upon
each ofyou.
Professional services entrusted to:
eorge W. JLebett ~r. & ~ons jfuneral ~orne, ]nc.
1299 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012 770.438.9885
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Sunrise 11/7/39- Sunset 08/30/15
Saturday September 5, 2015 12:00 noon
George W Levett Sr. & Sons Funeral Home, Inc 1299 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012 Reverend Percy Johnson, Officiating
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Final Glance
Solo
Scripture Reading
Old Testament ............ ............... New Testament
Prayer
Song Tribute
Grandchildren
Remarks (2 minutes)
Obituary
..................... Joyce Muhamadd
Solo
........................... Don Hicks
Eulogy
Rev. Percy Johnson
Military Salute
Acknowledgements
Recessional
This concludes our services!
Repast will be held at: Gateway Community Church
11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington GA 30016
OBITUARY
Mr. Otis L. Hicks the eldest of eight children was born on November 7, 1939 in Conyers (Rockdale County) Georgia to Grady and Maeocie Hicks.
Otis joined the Marines at an early age andfought in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged after six years offaithful service to his country. Otis then moved to Atlanta, GA and married his loving wife Mazie on July 28, 1961. To their union were born four children, two sons; Don and Carlos, and two daughters; Christina and Lada.
Otis was employed for many years with Lockheed and then Roadway, from which he retired. He had a passion for trees and was known to many as the 'Tree Man'. During his illness you could still find him roaming about, overseeing the proper handling of tree jobs. Otis had many hobbies and interests to keep him busy, from strumming that ole' guitar, surrounding himself with books and music from all genres.
Otis was well known, well-loved and will be greatly missed. He departed this life on Sunday August 30, 2015 after an extended illness, with his immediate family by his side
Otis was preceded in death by his father, Grady Hicks; son, Carlos Hicks; brother, Calvin Hicks, and sister, Barbara Hicks.
He leaves to cherish his memories his very loving and devoted wife Mazie Hicks of Atlanta, GA; son, Don (La Vanna) Hicks of Toledo, OH; daughters, Christina Hicks and Lada Hicks, both of Atlanta, GA; mother Maeocie Hicks of Phoenix, AZ; brothers Hassan (Joyce) Muhammad of Detroit, MI, R.L. Hicks of Atlanta, GA, Kenny (Karen) Hicks of Macon, GA, Johnny Hicks of Detroit, MI; sister Zahra (Zubair) Abdul Rahman of Phoenix, AZ, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grand children , a host ofnieces, nephews, relatives andfriends.