Howard Steven Hicks, 65, of Wauchula, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 4, 1954 and had lived in Hardee County most of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator in construction.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dwayne Hicks, Dwight Hicks, and Robert Anthony Hicks, Sr.

Survivors include his daughter, Kelly Hicks of Wauchula; son, J. W. Hicks of Sebring; step-son, Cody Johnson of Chipley, FL; sisters, Peggie Bryant of Bartow and Susan Hicks of Lakeland; grandchild, Kira Hicks; and nieces and nephews.