Walter Hicks, Sr. of Coalgate, Okla., passed from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born on Friday, October 23, 1964 in Durant, Okla., to Sylvester Avery and Tommy Dene (Mason) Hicks.
He was a longtime resident of Coalgate, Okla., and has lived there for 27 years. He was an old cowboy. He may have been stubborn, but he was a big family man that loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally. He would always say “Family first” as a reminder to others of how much his family meant to him.
Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching westerns that starred John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He also loved to watch football.
He was preceded in death by his parent,s Sylvester Avery and Tommy Dene (Mason) Hicks; half-brother, Charles Prough; grandparents, Boots and Ella Mason; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Survivors include his children: Walter Hicks, Jr. of Madill, Okla., Julia Hicks and husband Clint of Coalgate, Okla., Dorothy Watts of Coalgate, Okla.; grandchildren: Christopher Lee Morrison, Telena Morrison, Jukya Watts, Laceona Williams, Avery Elizabeth Lee, Adrienne Maelynn Lee, Gracie Faith Lee; sisters: Margaret Walker and husband Michael of Shreveport, La., Sandra Wininger and husband Gene of Tishomingo, Okla.; best friends, Gene Jordan and wife Melba of Coalgate, Okla., Trent Lofton of Coalgate, Okla., as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and friends.
Cremation services have been selected.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com