Sammy Shannon 'Sam' Hicks, 49

Sammy S. Hicks, 49, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully July 9, 2013, at his home in Coeur d’Alene. He was born Oct. 15, 1963, in Dickinson County, Va., to Samuel Landers Hicks and Billie Jo Newberry.

Sam later moved to Idaho, and was raised in the Silver Valley by Brian and Billie Jo Jackson. Sam enjoyed reading, cooking, art and loved the outdoors.

Sam is survived by daughter Ariel Hicks of Spokane. Also, stepdaughters, Tiffany Deem of Rathdrum and Kaila-Mai Hansen of Coeur d’Alene; son Killian K.C. Hicks of Spokane; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; mother Billie Jo Jackson; sisters, Glenda Hook, Patricia Poirier and Michelle Galbreath; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maiting A. Hicks; and father Brian C. Jackson. Sam was a loyal and loving person. His sense of humor and presence will be missed by all.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Riverview Cemetery, 1065 N. Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematory, Post Falls, assisted with the arrangements.