Harvey Hicks

Harvey Hicks, formerly of Maple Street, Suffolk, VA quietly transitioned on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan after a brief illness. He was born in Southampton County, VA, to the late James Rufus Hicks and Lula Valentine Hicks Taylor. He was predeceased by both his parents, his wife, Juanita Batchelor Hicks, and daughter, Sheryl Hicks Wilson Short. Through the years Harvey has been affectionately known as “Jack”, “Baby Cakes” and “Cake”. Harvey was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a long-time original member of the Suffolk Athletics Boosters, Inc. Harvey was also an active member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA since the early 1950’s. He faithfully served as a diligent member of the Trustee Ministry for over 50 years. Harvey leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Marsha Hicks Bishop (Charles) of Southfield, MI; granddaughter Heather Renee Bishop of Beverly Hills, MI; sister, Mrs. Edyth Hicks Copeland (Elgin Copeland, Sr-deceased) of Portsmouth, VA; brother, David Hicks (Dafadil- deceased) of Smithfield, VA; goddaughter, Pamela Jones Watford (Percy Watford) of Suffolk, VA and several other relatives and friends. Viewing will be on Friday, December 4th between 1pm and 7pm in the chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A graveside service with dignity will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 1:00pm. in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Hobbs will deliver the message of comfort. Guests are asked to comply with the Commonwealth of VA’s compliance with COVID-19 restrictions and wear mask. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Harvey Hicks, please visit our flower store.