Mr. Charles Edward Hicks transitioned into eternal rest, peacefully, on March 1st, 2023 at the Perrysburg location of Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a short illness.
Charles was born on October 9th,1974 to proud parents, Joseph and Robin (Adkins) Hicks.
Our Charlie was a proud graduate of Ela P. Stewart Elementary, Brynedale Jr. High and attended Macomber/Whitney Vocational School until they closed in 1991. He received his high school diploma in 1993 from the Robert S. Rogers High School.
Charles started his higher education at the Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, Indiana while working as a summer seasonal employee with the General Mills Co. in Toledo. Upon being hired for a full-time position with General Mills and the acquisition of the business by the JM Smucker Co., Charles entered the apprenticeship program to become an Industrial Mechanic. He proudly received his Associate Degree from Owens Community College on December 18th, 2015 Summa Cum Laude in the Technical Studies, Mechanical Major Program.
Charles was a highly regarded, dedicated mechanic for his last employer, The Hometown Food Company before his passing.
Anyone who knows Charles knows of his larger than life humor, his love of music, DJing, large collection of vinyl albums, video games,computers and sizable collection of sneakers - the Air Jordan 1’s were his favorite.
Charles has the biggest heart, most giving spirit and had great love for his family including his co-workers and his friends from the “ole neighborhood.”
Charles was preceded in death by his beloved Grandparents, Joseph and Lula Hicks, Edward and Sadie Adkins and Gloria Dortch (Grandmother-in-law), Uncles Frederick Overton and James Adkins.
Survivors left behind to cherish his loving memory: Father: Joseph C. (Sharla) Hicks, Mother: Robin (Henry) Kelly, Wife: Andrea Lynn, Daughter: Jalynn Sadie Ajanay, Sisters: Rita Louise, Ashley, Kaylin Hicks, Cheyenne Kelly, Meggan Blanchard, Brothers: Henry Kelly Jr. and Aaron Blanchard, Aunts: Edna Overton, Rita (John) Hairston and Juanita Hicks-Sutton, Uncles: Robert (Joann) Hicks, Howard (Shirley) Hicks and special immediate Cousins: Norficia Overton, Winfred Overton, Fredda Haythorne, Chalin Russell, Delon Rogers, Aubrey Rhodes, Charday Hicks-Johnson, Mychelle Baker, Sonja Baker, Inesha Peterson and Adam Hicks.