Samual Floyd Hicks Born June 28 th 1968 , in Sikeston, Missouri.

Entered into the Gods grace April 23 rd 2023 .

He was know to those that love him as Sam or Sammy.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Lanetta Copeland. His pride and joy, his daughter Carly Hicks (Lopez). His stepchildren (that were his children), Lyle (Ruth) Copeland, Rusty (Danielle) Toumberlin , Brian Toumberlin , Ricky (Felicity) Olivarez, Michelle Dickison. His grand-children that he adored with his whole heart, Nevaeh, Desirae, Dreyten, Rhia, Brantley, Payton, Reagan, Cora, Contessa, Cara, Lilly, Kai, Abigail. Along with one g reatly treasured great grandson Robert Gage. His brother Danny (Donna) Hicks, sisters Penny (Cliff) Beasley, Donna F abey , Janie (Mike) Drews and Lori (David) Dickerson. As well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Preceeded in death by his parents Jerry and Frankie Hicks, one brother Scotty Hicks, and his baby boy Samuel Hicks.

He first moved to Arizona on a D-1 scholarship. He loved baseball. He loved Globe it was home. Whether it be the the people that he knew and loved or the nature that surrounded him. He thoroughly enjoyed just getting out and hitting the hills or the lake. Sam was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He had the kindest, most genuine heart. Family was his greatest treasure. He loved you and you felt it! He has the most contagious and charismatic energy about him. He quite literally lit up a room ! His fun loving, goofy and warm personality touched so many. He loved making everyone around him laugh and smile. He loved tinker and playing in his yard. He took great pride in the way it was kept. His joyful hobbies included going out for rides in the hills, fishing, spending time with family and BBQs. He will be forever remember for all of the LOVE laughter and happiness, that he brought to everyones life!