Larry Hicks, associate pastor for pastoral care at First Baptist Church, Athens, died Dec. 11. He was 74.
Before becoming part of the church’s staff in 2002, Hicks had taught a couples’ Sunday School class for many years. During that time, he worked at Monsanto Chemical Company in Decatur. He said his personal mission statement for his life was “to use every opportunity to bring honor and glory to the Lord Jesus.”
Hicks was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Linda. He is survived by his son, Wayne; daughter, Susan; and three grandchildren.
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