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Michael Hicks

12/29/1943 - 06/12/2018

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Obituary For Michael Hicks

James Michael "Mike" Hicks died on June 12, 2018 in Dallas after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born December 29, 1943, the second son of R.G. and Helen Canon Hicks. He attended Sherman schools, graduating from Sherman High School in 1962. He received his BBA from Texas Wesleyan University in Ft. Worth, and had a successful career in marketing and product development. Mike married his lifelong friend, Kathryn Green, and they celebrated every day of their 33 years together. He and Kathryn co-founded Performance Plus, an Employee Assistance Program, where he thrived utilizing both his professional skills and his deep love to positively affect the lives of colleagues, employees, and clients. Mike was well known throughout Sherman and Grayson County. He was a Bearcat supporter and a member of the Sherman Ex-Students Association. He was an avid fisherman who loved country western music. He knew all the lyrics to every old country western song, Mike was predeceased by his parents, his sister Hilary Groves and nephew Christopher Groves. He is survived by Kathryn and by his brothers, Joe (Jo Carolyn) of Sherman and Pat (Sherry) of Richardson. He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews and their children to whom he was a cherished and indulgent uncle. Mike is also survived by several children he and Kathryn took under their wings throughout the years, who looked to Mike as a beloved father and mentor. Everyone who knew Mike will be forever affected by his great wit and his generous and gracious spirit. We invite you to celebrate his life on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 3 pm at Central Christian Church in Sherman and afterwards to gather with family and friends at Sherman Country Club, 5-7 pm. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 08/27/2018

    Carl Barnes

    Godspeed my dear friend of many years ,there is a saddness in my heart .You made this world a special place for all of us.God Bless you and yours. ~ Carl Barnes, Garland, Texas

  • 06/23/2018

    Neal Burnette

    I am so saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to Kathryn and to his family, friends, and SHS classmates. ~ Neal Burnette, Edinburgh, Scotland

  • 06/22/2018

    Johnny Griffin

    Mike and his family played a large part in my life. I worked for Graham, his father, while going to school and spent countless hours in their home. They treated me like a family member and losing Mike feels like I've lost one of my own. Prayers to Kathryn and the rest of the family. ~ Johnny Griffin, Denison, Texas

  • 06/20/2018

    Eugenia (Gingles) Burkes

    Mike was a real leader - he led by example which was always gentle and kind. ~ Eugenia (Gingles) Burkes, Alexandria, Virginia

  • 06/19/2018

    Ralph Adams

    If you went to SHS you knew Mike and Hilary. They were like and admired for a very good reason, they were good people. They did their part to make things better and that includes making you feel better about yourself and your school. I had a hard time when Hilary left us and I'm having a hard time now. Mike was a good friend and will be missed by all that knew him. Kathryn, you and your family are in my daily prayers. ~ Ralph Adams, Mabank, Texas

  • 06/18/2018

    Gaila Davis

    Cherished memories of our days in Jr. High and SHS. Always a fun and thoughtful person. He led our class well and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers for Kathryn and the rest of the family. Im sure you all will be sharing a lot of special times and memories. Gaila (Raiden) ~ Gaila Davis, Weatherford, Texas

  • 06/18/2018

    Chris Beale

    May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. ~ Chris Beale, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/18/2018

    MARK and PAULA BERRIER

    My wife and I were very glad when Mike and Kathryn became members of our church. Happily, he was baptized at his home about two weeks before he died. He was a good man. He had an amazing sense of humor and was generous to a fault. Kathryn is a member of Central Christian and a member of our neighborhood Bible study that meets at 1608 Shields, usually on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons each month. Kathryn and Mike are great friends. We are blessed to know them. We look forward to seeing Mike again in the next world, thanks to Jesus our Lord. ~ MARK and PAULA BERRIER, SHERMAN, Texas

  • 06/18/2018

    Loren and Jenny Mangrum

    Our love and sympathy, God Bless and comfort you, Amen ~ Loren and Jenny Mangrum, San Marcos, Texas

  • 06/16/2018

    David Hall

    I served with Mike on the board of the Sherman Ex-Student's Association in its early days, anyone that was lucky enough to know Mike knew of his generous spirit. Mike's entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, David Hall - SHS '63 ~ David Hall, Sherman, Texas

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