Herman Fisher Hicks, 88, of Morganton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
A native of Henderson, NC in Vance County, he was born on December 20, 1937 to the late Walter and Luna Hicks. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Hicks and Janet Finch; and two brothers, Graham Hicks and wife, Jackie, and Bobby Hicks and wife, Frances.
Herman is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Davidson Hicks; daughter, Lisa Rohr (T.J.) of Lenoir and Jill Ritchings (Ray) of Lyman, SC; grandchildren, Brienne and Jason Rohr and Ian Ritchings (Gabrielle); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Herman served in the US Army from 1956 to 1964 under the Reserved Forces Act of 1955. He was a graduate of Mars Hill College, the University of Richmond, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Herman served in the gospel ministry for 39 years in several churches in NC, as well as a mission in West Virginia. NC Baptists, in partnership with WV, during that time came and built the only Southern Baptist Church in Braxton County while Herman was pastor.
Herman was a very humble, friendly person, having never known a stranger. He was always willing to help people in any way he could, especially to secure their salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the church with Rev. Ethan Cromer officiating. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory in Asheville.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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