Gary Hicks, 84, of Laurel, MS entered his heavenly home on January 24, 2023 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital as he was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born on September 15, 1938.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 12:00AM until 1:00PM at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:00PM at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi. Sydney Davis and Dewitt Bain will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

Gary was a lifelong resident of the Shady Grove community. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Gary was a dear friend to many throughout his years. All who knew him will remember his kindness and that he always greeted his acquaintances with a smile.

Gary was a building contractor and owner of Hicks Construction until his retirement. After his retirement, Gary enjoyed activities around his home such as gardening, caring for his pets, farm animals, and spending quality time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Myrtis Hicks, brother Ronnie Hicks, and nephew, Casey Ryan Windham.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Glenda Dupree Hicks; daughter, Belinda Haeusler, son, Mike Hicks (Gina), and son, Chance Hicks; grandchildren, Austin Haeusler, Arica Haeusler Bedwell (Heath), Conner Hicks, Caden Hicks; sister, Betty West (Leonard), brother, Hal Hicks, sister, Tammy Windham (Mark) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Caden Hicks, Conner Hicks, Austin Haeusler, Victor Hicks, Mark Munn, and Leonard West.

Honorary pallbearer will be Mark Windham.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com