Leroy Vann Hicks, age 86, of Greensboro, NC, and formerly of Rocky Point, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 5, 2026. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Sylvia White-Hicks, his children, Reggis Vann Hicks and Karen Vanessa Hicks, and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mount Moriah AME Church, Rocky Point, NC. He will be laid to rest following the service at the Lewis Family Cemetery, Highway 210, Rocky Point, NC. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM at the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Leroy's memory to the Pender County Training School/South Pender High Alumni.