Taylor Neil Hicks, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at his residence. He was faithful in attendance at Everlasting Gospel Tabernacle and was a former member of Blue Springs Church of God, where he attended for many years. Taylor was a 1957 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rhotan and Grace Hodgson Hicks; sisters, Alice Hardin and Ruth Hicks and brother, Charles Hicks. Survivors include his sister, Freda Whitted and husband, Dave of Cleveland; niece, Amy Lawson and husband, Keith of Cleveland; nephew, James Hardin and wife, Mickey of Calhoun; several great nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Staton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with a white dove release ceremony concluding the service. The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service. The family suggests that memorials be made to, Everlasting Gospel Tabernacle, 2104 Blue Springs Rd. SW, Cleveland, TN 37311. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hicks family guestbook at fikefh.com.