Kenneth Clifford Hicks-age 88, a longtime resident of Union County slipped from his Earthly bonds and was welcomed home by his Savior on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He moved to Tennessee in 1970 to pursue his dream of owning his own farm. He was preceded in death by wives, Geraldine and Eva; sons, Kevin and Raymond; parents Paul and Reba; sisters, Audrey Jean Bradd and Genette Ray; brother, Eddie; granddaughter, Crystal Hicks and Brittany Arp.
He leaves behind wife, Debra; daughters, Dawne Hicks of Michigan and Rhonda (Randy) Turner of Maynardville; sons, Keith (Dee) of Maynardville; Glen (Ramona) of Clinton; Step-son, Brian Compton of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Kathleen Hicks of Knoxville; sister, Arlene Burgess of Alabama. Ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 16. 2026 with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Friday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Brian Compton officiating with music by Rhonda and Bekah Turner. Following the funeral, full military honors will be presented by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard at the funeral home. The family will have a private burial at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.