Robert “Bob” Thurman Hicks
Aug 30, 1943 – Jul 29, 2026
Robert “Bob” Thurman Hicks, 82, of Kernersville passed away on July 29, 2026 under the care of Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem. Born in Pageland, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thurman and Leonora (Deese) Hicks and husband to Brenda Teague Hicks.
His faith in Christ was an important part of his life. Bob was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Kernersville, where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the GoForth Sunday School class.
Bob’s greatest joy, however, was his family. He was deeply devoted to his wife, daughter, granddaughter, and a close-knit extended family who remained an important part of his life. Family gatherings, trips, and time spent together were among his most treasured moments. He especially enjoyed traveling with the “girls” in his family, never once complaining about being the only man along for the journey. Instead, he embraced those times with patience, humor, and generosity.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Brenda Hicks; his daughter, Amy Linville; his granddaughter, Caroline Linville; his brother, Jerry Hicks (Judy B.); and his sister-in-law, Judy I. Hicks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mickey Hicks.
Funeral services celebrating Bob’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst St, Kernersville, NC 27284 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be held at a later date at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church and/or Trellis Supportive Care.