Carles J Hicks, 74, of Waco, passed away on March 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be 11am, Monday March 8th, with Reverend Ronnie Holmes Officiating at Rosemound Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 7th at Bellmead Funeral Home.

He was born on July 12, 1946 in Mexia, TX to Earnest and Nina Mae Hicks. He married the love of his life, Joyce and they enjoyed many years together. He retired after years of being a mechanic throughout Waco which he was able to enjoy for nearly 50 years. Carles was preceded in death by his wife Joyce; daughter, Penny; and all but one of nine siblings. Those left to cherish him are his sister, Dorothy Sterling of Bellmead; son, Billy Graham and wife, Barbie, of Robinson; six grandchildren, Michelle Graham, Kenneth Tatum, Jacob Graham, Josh Tatum, Brittany Alexander, and Lewie Rose. Many nieces and nephews and twenty great-grandchildren. Many thanks to Providence Hospice Place and Ascension Providence Hospital for taking care of him and all the love they showed for Carles. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Jacob Graham, Landon Graham, Caydn Graham, Jacxon Graham, Lewis Rose, Jonathan Sterling, Cody McClain, Josh Tatum, Kennith Tatum and Sam Benoit.