Albert T. Hicks

Obituary For Albert T. Hicks

Albert T. Hicks, 84, passed on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Conyers, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m EST, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Corey Neal, officiating. Burial to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday, May 26, 2025.

PO-1 (Retired) Albert T. Hicks entered this world on August 4, 1940, in Marion, South Carolina. He was the son of the late SGM (Retired) Henry A. and Sadie Mae Hicks of Columbus, Georgia. Albert departed this life peacefully on May 15, 2025, at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, at the age of 84. He was a devoted sports fan, and loved fishing, bowling and spending time with loved ones.

Albert met and married the love of his life, the late Elnora Benton, on June 6, 1965. He later found new love and married the late Ruby Lawerence-Evans on May 19, 1997. Both wives preceded him in death.

He graduated from Spencer High School in 1959 and, on August 4, 1960, enlisted in the United States Navy, where he became known as a "Sailor of Sailors." He served with distinction and dedication for twenty years. During his tenure, he consistently honored those who served, especially combat veterans, along with their spouses and families, offering them great accolades for their sacrifices.

After retiring from the Navy in 1985, Albert continued his service to the community as a Department of Defense Police Officer for 11 years in Jacksonville Florida.

In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Sandra Tatum and best friend / brother-in-law Simeon “Ba Bro” Benton.

Albert leaves behind cherished memories with his surviving family members: his son, John P. “Maleek” Hicks, Donnie Wilson, Robert (Hanna) Mays, Earnest Lawrence, Carla (Tramaine) Davison; grandchildren, Rahsheeda Hicks Daniels, Maleekwa Hicks, Candace Wilson, Atrice Gamble, Mikiala Mays, Mikael Mays, Caitlyn Davison, JaKeith Davison, Tramaine Davison, Jr., KiKi Lawrence, Kylani Lawrence; brothers, Harry (Maxine) Hicks and 1SG (RET) Larry X. (Vanessa) Hicks; sisters, Shelia J. (Charles) Walker, SFC (RET) Sharon M. (Willie) Johnson, and Stella M. (Rico) Williams, all of Columbus, Georgia; daughter-in-law Alicia Murphy-Hicks; four sisters-in-law, Maggie Benton Stephens, Earl Jones (Johnnie Benton Jones) Catherine Evans, Ella Johnson, and Virginia Jones; one brother-in-law, Charles Evans; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Albert T. Hicks will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV):
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."