Mr. Bruce Dewayne Hicks, age 60 of Sparta, passed away at 4:00am Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bruce was born May 22, 1963 in Sparta to the late Jimmie Lee and Eva Dell Jones Hicks. As an avid antique tractor enthusiast, he could always be found at area tractor pulls on his M Farmall as well as in the booth serving as the show announcer.  In addition, he lent his voice on Sundays to serving as song leader for McElroy Church of Christ where he was an active member. Bruce's knowledge of tractors served him well as Parts Manager at Hix Brothers Tractor, and he was also a former Parts Manager at Midstate Motorsports.

Surviving family members include his brother Robin (Patrena) Hicks

Sisters: Linda Hicks and Monica (Chris) Brewington

Nephews: Chase (Kacie) Hicks, Kyle (Shauna) Hicks, Logan (Morgan) Hicks, Braden (Jewel) Brewington

Two great-nephews

Two great-nieces and one on the way

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Davis Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Doug Goff, Kyle Goff and Bobby Colier will officiate. Music will be led by R.C. Christian.

Serving the family as pallbearers are Chase Hicks, Kyle Hicks, Logan Hicks, Braden Brewington, Chris Brewington, Guy Wilson and Tony Ray Young. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Brown, Tim Brown and Alan Brown.

The Hicks family would like to express a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville and the staff that took care their beloved brother.