Lenoir – Chad E. Hicks, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born in Caldwell County on November 5, 1971 to Anne Anderson and the late Lewis Hicks. Chad was a loving father and son. He had many talents, including playing music with his cousin Robbie Hicks. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved his boys. He spent a lot of time outdoors with his friend Scott Burton. Chad and his fiancée, Misty Mikeal, attended Waterlife Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dawson Hicks and Collyn Hicks; fiancée, Misty Mikeal and her daughters, Haley Pierce and Gracie Hollar; sisters, Anita Hicks, Cathy McBride and husband, Bob; brother, David Hicks; step-father, Alan Anderson; and too many friends to count. The family will have a private service for Chad.