Our beloved one, Roosevelt Theodore Hicks, 89 ,departed this mortal life and journeyed to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12,2019,surrounded by his loving family. Roosevelt , affectionally known as “Roo: was born on September 6,1930, in Norfolk County, Virginia. Those of us who loved him are comforted in the fact that he made his profession of faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, as his personal Savior, many years ago.
Roosevelt was a plasterer by trade and was highly regarded and praised for his exemplary execution and skill at the worksites of numerous building developments and housing areas throughout the Tidewater area. His work ethic, acute skill, and spirit of true entrepreneurship in his chosen vocation leaves an enduring legacy for other, especially for his sons and various male members of his family, whom he patiently and competently taught and mentored , passing on to them his personal excellence and acumen as an accomplished and in demand plasterer. Everyone recognized the fact that “ Roo was The BOSS!”
Roosevelt, who was a diehard fan of the Washington Redskins, also enjoyed a good game of dominoes, talk trash, and , oh , how we will miss his magnificently delicious collard greens at our family reunions that prepared every Christmas for the last thirty-five years.
Roosevelt was predeceased by his parents, John and Maggie Spellman Hicks; brothers, Melvin, Emmanuel, James, John and Samuel Hicks ;sisters Elizabeth Hicks, Mildred Jones, and Marlan Hicks.
His memory will linger and be cherished in the hearts of his wife of sixty-four years, Shirley Barbara West Hicks; his eight children; Cleo Edwards (Pete),Ricardo Hicks, Sabrina Jemmott (Ben), Pamela Drew, Darlene Jones, Patricia Brown (Michael), Kevin Hicks (Nell), Reginald Hicks (Angela); thirty-one grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Jane Ford, Yvonne Hicks, Eunice Hicks; one brother, Marvin Hicks; and numerous cousins ,nephews, nieces, and friends.
We are comforted by the fact that our Roosevelt was a true survivor whose ever positive attitude, despite his illness and setbacks, remained determined and miraculously steadfast to overcome his many physical challenges. We remain inspired by his strength and love for his family; he will be greatly missed.
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thadys M gray says
October 17, 2019 at 7:11 pmMy prayers are going out to Shirley and the children ,God Bless the family.
thadys M gray says
October 17, 2019 at 7:17 pmShirley I am praying for you all he was an exceptional man so cheerful all the time God Bless you and the family.
Wanda Henderson Kelsey says
October 17, 2019 at 9:15 pmRicky & Family Our Prayers Are With You Keep The Faith & Keep Smiling God Is Good All The Time Amen.
Gregory Brown says
October 17, 2019 at 9:56 pmJust got the news on Thursday morning. My condolences to Shirley and the kids. Roosevelt was a great man. He was straight forward and to the point. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was a business partner to my dad, Fred Brown. He was definitely one of the people that made Tidewater VA a great place to live. He will definitely be missed in the Tidewater plastering scene.
JAMES BRADLEY says
October 17, 2019 at 10:07 pmPraying that God will comfort your your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you though this timeof sadness to a place of peace.
With Deepest Sympathy
THE “BRADLEY FAMILY”
Grezella Dual Lewis says
October 18, 2019 at 6:34 amTo Ricky, Sabrina and the entire Hicks family.
You are in my prayers. I am asking God to give his comfort, guidance, strength and understanding. Be encourage to continue to walk in God’s light
Mr. Hicks was a wonderful family man. He will be forever in the hearts of many. My family sends condolences.
Barrett says
October 20, 2019 at 3:13 pmMy Super Star, thank for your leadership and guidance.
You are and will always be remembered as a Man’s – Man! Somebody has to Lead, why not a Hicks!
You did it your way!!
Keith, I am my mama's son says
October 20, 2019 at 3:26 pmMom, happy you have your brother with you, we rest easy that you both are well taken care of by Gods angel’s. Lord thank you for your blessings, and favor. Shirley, stay strong everything will be alright.
Keith
Keith, I am my mama's son says
October 20, 2019 at 3:27 pmMom, happy you have your brother with you, we rest easy that you both are well taken care of by Gods angel’s. Lord thank you for your blessings, and favor. Shirley, stay strong everything will be alright.
Keith
RICHETTA BULLOCK-TAYLOR says
February 17, 2020 at 12:02 pmMY DEAR YOUNG’S PARK FAMILY
ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR MEMORIES
THE BULLOCK FAMILY