Sherman Hicks, Jr. Obituary

Sherman Wilson Hicks, Jr. of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1961, in San Bernardino, California, to Sherman Wilson Hicks, Sr. and Catherine Marie (Ventura) Hicks. He was 64 years old. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Marie Hicks, and his mother-in-law, Barbara Born.

Sherman served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a musician and over the years, played in many different bands in the Fort Smith area, and was a member of the VFW on Grand Ave. in Fort Smith. 

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Dianna (Born) Hicks; his father, Sherman Hicks, Sr. and wife Mary of Hackett; three daughters, Carol Nordyke, Mollie Hicks and Laura Hicks; three sisters, Lucy Puniwai, Catherine Gourd and Kathleen Swain; two brothers, Chuck Ventura and Tom Hicks; and three grandchildren, P. J. Krudah, Cadence Nordyke, and Logan Nordyke.

Service information will be posted soon.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.