Jimmy Ray Hicks of Mooreville, MS passed from this life’s journey on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 81 years and 11 months after surgery and a brief illness. Jim was born on April 20, 1938 in Saltillo, MS one of nine children. His father was Raymond Lester Hicks and his mother was Willie Lee McKissick HIcks. His entire working career was centered around his great love for cars and trucks. At the time of his retirement, he was the owner of Mooreville Tire and Wrecker Service. Most of his younger years were spent building fast cars and enjoying drag racing. Having a bigger than life personality, he never met a stranger and knew everyone. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his heart and legacy. Known as Big Daddy to each of them, he delighted in sharing ice cream dates, chocolate gravy and biscuits, and a lover for fast cars. Jim is survived by his wife of 11 years, Janet Clay Hicks; 6 children – Monica (Len) Estes of Mooreville, Michelle (Ace) Elmore of Tupelo,, & Derrick Hicks of Sherman; sister, Ruby Fay Knolton of Memphis, TN; brother, Otis Merle Hicks of Fayetteville, GA; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many devoted nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Willie Hicks; sisters – Olas Lee Carroll, Annie Mildred Tanner, Mary Ruth Harris, & Kathleen Keelin; brothers – Hawl Wayne Hicks and Hubert Earl Hicks. It has been said that “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply, becomes part of us.” Arrangements for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
This is my father. He had two sons not mentioned: Kirk Swan of Texas & Jimmy Lee “Ped” Hicks of Tupelo. I am his youngest child. My name is Brittney Hicks Underwood of Belmont.
Thought a lot of Jimmy. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
I’m so sorry Brittney.
I thought this was Ped’s dad. I read the obit three times and never seen his name…. Then begin thinking I was crazy. What in the world?
It is Ped’s Father.
Prayers for you all
You are loved and will be missed. This comes from your GA family, Debbie Hicks Hogan💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻 Prayers for the family
Great friend and a great friend to the racing community. Rest In Peace.
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Jimmy! You are loved and will be missed! Georgia family! Love you, Kim (Hicks) Smith and Ken Smith!
Lots of memories of Uncle Jimmy, he will be missed. Love and prayers to all.
PRAYING FOR this family.
One of the biggest hearts I ever met. He was one of my brothers closest friends back in the day. Will always be a part of our family. Prayers to you all Michelle and Derrick.
Praying for the family march 19 2020
I hate to hear this. I thought alot of Jimmy. He and my daddy, James Hood were real close. Prayers for the family!
Thought a lot of Jimmy, he was one of a kind!! Will surely miss him.
The Cryder family sends our deepest condolences to the entire Hicks family. I know I had a lot of respect for Mr. Jimmy, and I always have. He was always good to me as a person, and always fair when I needed some parts for the old Dodges. He was a good man, and will be missed by many.
Deepest Condolences to the Family. Jimmy was a very dear friend of my dad, Harlon Lee Williams. Therefore, I was also Blessed to have had Jimmy as dear, funny, helpful friend. Teresa Williams Posey; Hamilton, Al.
He was a good friend
Jimmy was a great friend he will be missed dearly prayers for the family
Big Daddy will be missed!! He was such a great friend was always there for anyone and was always a shoulder to cry on when needed!! Rest In Peace, my friend!!
I’ll miss you Jim and Hemi I’m sure is sad too and miss Janet. We will see each other again and maybe race or something or talk about it. RIP my friend.
I’ll miss you Jumping Jim Hicks! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Mrs..Jan if you need anything please let Shelly Sheffield know and we will be glad to help. We love yall. May Gods hand be on each and everyone of you during this difficult time.💓🙏