Phillip Jerone Hicks 66 of Iron Station passed away Friday, April 14th, 2017 at his residence. Born May 27th, 1950, he was the son of the late Prentis Hicks and Bonnie Elkins Hicks. His wife, Marilyn Montgomery Hicks of the home; a daughter, Stacie Ann Hicks of Iron Station; a son, Richard Jerone Hicks and wife Tammy of Iron Station; a sister, Bonnie Marlene Hicks Saltzman of Denver, NC and five grandchildren Maelyn, Jack, Chase, Chelci, and Emilee survive him. A private family service will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hicks family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.