CHARLES WILLIAM HICKS "CHUCK"

Charles William “Chuck” Hicks East Stone Gap, Virginia Charles William “Chuck” Hicks, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Charles was born in Wise County, Virginia, to the late Alfred and Edith (Elliott) Hicks. He was one of three children and spent his entire life among the mountains he loved. A quiet and humble man, Charles found joy in the simple things in life. He especially enjoyed gardening and spending time at home. He was a longtime member of East Stone Gap Baptist Church and a graduate of Powell Valley High School, Class of 1964. Charles dedicated much of his life to serving his community and was a lifetime member of the Big Stone Gap Rescue Squad. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, kind heart, and love for his family, friends, and community. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Hicks; his sister, Evelyn Jean Hicks; and his daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Darrell Smith. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Eric Hicks; Lisa and Daniel English; Beth and Patrick Dwyer; and Bill and Magin Maness; his beloved brother, Randall Hicks; his grandchildren, Michael Dwyer (Ashley), Sarah Sloan (Zach), Raechel Clark, Ryan Clark (Annie), Haley Vinson (Tom), Carly Maness, and Emily and John Arrington; several great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other close relatives and dear friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home, 17 E. 3rd Street North, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at East Stone Gap Baptist Church, with Dr. Lonnie Brooks officiating. (3904 East Stone Gap, Rd.) Charles will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. Following the funeral service, committal services will be held at River View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick Dwyer, John Arrington, Ryan Clark, Daniel English, Michael Dwyer, and Bill Maness. Eric Hicks will serve as an honorary pallbearer. An online registry is available at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home of Big Stone Gap, is in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES WILLIAM HICKS "CHUCK"

August 1, 1943 - August 29, 2026

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