Kelly Wilton Hicks, 66, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born April 21, 1948 in Virginia to the late Charlie Wilton and Ella Jean Dixon Hicks. Surviving are his wife Brenda Caudle Hicks; a daughter Kimberly (Rodney) Reece; two grandchildren Jacob Hicks and Landon Reece; three sisters Loretta Edwards, Linda (Tim) Snavely, Ruth Ann Anderson; three brothers Charles Hicks, James (Sue) Hicks, Richard Hicks; his canine companion Candy Girl. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM Sunday February 15, 2015 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday following the visitation at Gentry Family Chapel by Rev. David Jarrell and Rev. Tommy Holder. Burial will follow at Union Cross Friends Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Hicks family.