James L. Hicks, age 44 of Clinton, passed away March 26, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a welder and had worked for Wilson Wrought Iron in Clinton.

James is survived by wife, Dawn Hicks; sons, James Hicks, Jr. and Michael Hicks; parents, James and Sue Hicks; sister, Anna and husband Steve Hicks; father in-law and mother in-law, Kenny and Rose Hix; brother in-law, David and wife Cassie Upell; nieces, Shauna, Chelcey and Paige; nephew, Connor.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 30th from 5-7PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A memorial service will follow with Rev. Robert Rhynes officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com