Obituary for Jerome ""Big Man"" Hicks Sr.
JEROME HICKS OBITUARY
Jerome "Big Man" Hicks, Sr. The beloved son of the late Joseph M. Hicks, Sr. and Lenora Moore Hicks. Jerome was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Educated in the New Orleans Public School System. Jerome was a proud member of the McDonogh #35 Alumni, Class of 80'. Raised in the Catholic Church, he later began attending Springhill Missionary Baptist Church and others to hear the word of God. Employed at Avondale Shipyards for twenty-four years before the shipyard closed, Jerome always took pride in his work. Jerome was a father, brother, companion and friend to many. Jerome leaves to cherish his memory three children; Jerome Hicks, II, John D. Salters, Sr. (Keiyanna), Jiovanna D. Salters. Life partner, Rhonda Salters. Four brothers; Joseph M. Hicks, Jr. (Valerie), Wayne Hicks, (Regina), James Hicks, Sr. (Amy), Hal T. Hicks. Three sisters; Wanda A. Hicks, Cassandra Hicks and Collette Hicks. Five grandchildren; Keivan Wilson, Adonis Joiner, John Salters, Jr., Terionne Wilson and Aubri Salters. One uncle, Primas (Norman) Jaegers Sr., a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends, members of Ray Avenue BC, Springhill MBC, and surrounding churches, also employees of Huntington Ingalls Avondale Shipyards, Wal-Mart, Unlike No Other Beauty and Barber Shop, McDonogh #35, Ja'Kel's, LTC Sidney Collier and Delgado Colleges are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 4712 Ray Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation at 9:00 AM. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, LA. Due to Covid-19, for the health and safety of all, everyone in attendance is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing at all times. Loving memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com
Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 25, 2023.
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Jerome "Big Man" Hicks, Sr. The beloved son of the late Joseph M. Hicks, Sr. and Lenora Moore Hicks. Jerome was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Educated in the New Orleans Public School System. Jerome was a proud member of the McDonogh #35 Alumni, Class of 80'. Raised in the Catholic Church, he later began attending Springhill Missionary Baptist Church and others to hear the word of God. Employed at Avondale Shipyards for twenty-four years before the shipyard closed, Jerome always took pride in his work. Jerome was a father, brother, companion and friend to many. Jerome leaves to cherish his memory three children; Jerome Hicks, II, John D. Salters, Sr. (Keiyanna), Jiovanna D. Salters. Life partner, Rhonda Salters. Four brothers; Joseph M. Hicks, Jr. (Valerie), Wayne Hicks, (Regina), James Hicks, Sr. (Amy), Hal T. Hicks. Three sisters; Wanda A. Hicks, Cassandra Hicks and Collette Hicks. Five grandchildren; Keivan Wilson, Adonis Joiner, John Salters, Jr., Terionne Wilson and Aubri Salters. One uncle, Primas (Norman) Jaegers Sr., a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends, members of Ray Avenue BC, Springhill MBC, and surrounding churches, also employees of Huntington Ingalls Avondale Shipyards, Wal-Mart, Unlike No Other Beauty and Barber Shop, McDonogh #35, Ja'Kel's, LTC Sidney Collier and Delgado Colleges are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 4712 Ray Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation at 9:00 AM. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, LA. Due to Covid-19, for the health and safety of all, everyone in attendance is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing at all times. Loving memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com
Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 25, 2023.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.