Obituary of Gerald Russell Hicks
Gerald Russell Hicks was born in 1958 to William T. and Shirley A. Hicks, both now deceased. His brother James E. Hicks also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his brothers, William Hicks Jr. and his wife, Lena; Larry Hicks and his wife, Terry; his sisters, Joann Saddler and her husband, Thomas; Patricia A. Simpson and her husband, Michael; and Denise F. Hicks; his aunts, Emiline Purvis and Francis Jackson; his nephews, Timothy, Todd and Tracy Saddler; Larry Jr., Michael, William III, William IV, Eric and Khaleb Hicks; James Brania; Ayo, Tomi and Femi Agunbiade; his nieces, Tia Saddler; Kristen Agunbiade; Aunjolie, Lindsay, Sara, Jazlyn, Zion and Eleanora Hicks; and Viviana Mendez; and his sister-in-law, Ardith Hicks.
Gerald was known by "Jerry". He attended and graduated from Montville High School and was a local fireman. Jerry lived in Morris County his whole life, working for the family moving business, landscaping and Morris County roadwork.
He will be remembered for his comical storytelling, being the life of the party and his love for family, hunting and fishing hobbies.