Services will be held Monday, 9 a.m. at Exodus Church. Final arrangements are in the care of California Cremation and Burial.
Hinson Richard Hicks Sr. was born December 5th, 1924, in Madison, Florida. He was the ninth of ten children born to Margaret Ann and William Alexander Hicks.
Although he only had a limited education, he did not let that hold him back. If you have ever sat and talked to him or asked for advice, you’d quickly realize that education is not just gained through books.
He attended Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Live Oak, FL and when Hinson was 14, he was baptized. Hinson was a loyal member of Exodus Church in San Diego and on September 22, 2007, he was ordained a Deacon.
Hinson joined the United States Navy in 1946. He served in 3 wars – WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars, before retiring after 22 years as a 2nd Class Petty Officer in 1965. Military life was very different for him and he often spoke of passing exams but being overlooked for promotions, despite being a ‘squared away sailor.’ Upon retiring, Hinson began working for the Federal Civil Service at 32nd Street Naval Station. Retiring again in 1986, after another 20-year career.
Hinson was married to Margaret Elizabeth Williams. The marriage lasted 59 years until her passing in 2005 from cancer and bore ten children – five boys and five girls.
Hinson was active in the military community. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 310 in San Diego and the VFW Post 5179. He was a proud sailor!
Hinson passed March 22, 2023, and leaves behind a legacy. Left to mourn are his children Hinson Richard Jr. (Helen), Dolores Spear, Ronald, Glorietta Frasier (Eric), Calvin (Ynez), Pamela, Marjorie McPike (LaMonte); sisters in law Betty Newby and Grace Dixon, 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends.
