Dennis Preston Hicks

Dennis Preston Hicks, age 79, of Rush Branch Road, Sugar Grove, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025 at his home. Born October 6, 1946 in Watauga County, he was a son of Talbert and Lena Presnell Hicks. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Dennis was a loving and generous person who loved his family and living a simple life, drinking black coffee, gardening and breakfast at Hardees.

Dennis adored his wife of 52 years, Levita, his children, Grace and Talbert, and his grandson, Andrew. He especially loved spending time with Andrew, together they kept the bird feeders filled with seeds and the vegetable garden tended to.

Dennis retired from the FCX and Southern States in Boone, being employed for 48 years. He enjoyed working with his “store” family and always took great pride in everything he did at the store.

He is survived by his wife, Levita Glenn Hicks; daughter, Grace Hicks Benenson and husband, Matthew, and a ‘special’ grandson, Andrew Levi Beneson, all of Colfax, NC; sister, Lula Hatten of Statesville; sister-in-law, Evelyn Hicks of Boone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Talbert Hicks and brothers, Bynum, Connor and Dallas Hicks, and sister, Betty Hicks.

Funeral Services for Dennis Hicks will be conducted Sunday afternoon, December 28th, at 2:30 at the Austin and Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Sam Lawson. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 until 2:30, prior to services, at Austin and Barnes. Graveside services will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

In memory of Dennis, the family suggest memorials to Special Olympics c/o Watauga County Parks and Recreations, 231 Complex Drive, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hicks family.

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