Sammy K. "Sam" Hicks

Mr. Sammy Kay “Sam” Hicks, 81 of Murray, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. 
 
Born April 17, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa, Sam was the son of the late Darwin Hicks and Adeline (McKay) Hicks.  He was a self-employed barber for many years and then retired as a custodian for Murray Elementary School. Sam was a devoted member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. 
 
Those left to cherish Sam’s memory include his loving wife of 58 years, Sandra Kay Hicks; sons, Shaun Kay Hicks of Paris, TN and Brian Kent Hicks of Almo, KY; grandchildren, Caitlyn (Nick) Gleich and Sarah Hicks of Hardin, KY, Ryder Hicks of Almo, KY and Maxton Hicks of Murray; great-grandchild, Cameron Gleich; and sisters-in-law, Peggy (Bob) Byczynski of Murray and Lynda (Frank) Orr of Beech Park, IL. 
 
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Nova Gleich. 
 
Honoring Sam’s wishes, his family will honor his memory privately with no public visitation or services being held. 
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hicks. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.