Richard Hicks, 50, William Richard Hicks age 50, of Blue Ridge, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Blue Ridge, GA. He was born on September 18, 1967 in Copperhill, TN. He is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammy and Ronnie Chancey of Blue Ridge and Sherry and James Keith of Ellijay; nieces Heather Hardin, Tara Clance, Kristy Chancey Ware, and Deeann Chancey Burkett; and special friends, Claire Pritchett and family. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Rody Clifford Hicks and Joy Ruth Pack Hicks.A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest with mother and father at Pleasant Hill Church in Copperhill, TN. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.comThe family of William Richard Hicks would like to thank Claire Pritchett and family, and Cathy Reese for your love for Richard these many years.Richard worked for Chancey Construction and attended Dover Chapel. He loved working on small projects and watching WWF Wrestling. Even though an injury as a child altered his mental capacity Richards heart never changed. He found great joy in helping other people and he had many dreams and goals in life, that he spoke of continually. He was loved dearly by his sisters but Richard was better understood and closest to his brother-in-law Ronnie Chancey whom he always referred to as his Big Brother, because he was always there for him no matter what. Though he faced many challenges Richard never admitted handicap nor made any excuses. He accomplished his main goal in life, which was just to live as a normal person, independent, without special treatment. His favorite saying was "I hold my head up high and think positive".We love you little brother. Until we see you again, we will try to follow your adviceLove,Sherry, Tammy, & Ronnie .