William Gordon HIcks, age 81, of Banner Elk, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.

William is survived by his three children, Floyd Joe Hicks & Marilyn of Boomer, Carol Jean Parsons of Walnut Cove, and Roger Hicks of Marion, Virginia; four grandchildren, Ashley Steele, Matthew Parsons, Joey Hicks, Megan Parsons; four great-grandchildren, Ransom Steele, Jeremiah Hicks, Micah Steele, Myles Hicks; one sister, Rosa Jean Williams,

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Dorsie Harmon Hicks; two brothers, Ronda Hicks and Bennie Hicks; and sister, Eva Hicks.

Funeral services for William will be held at 4:00 O'clock Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Hicks officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3:00 until 4:00 O'clock prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.