Josh Hicks

(From Parker Mortuary)

Joshua Paul Hicks, age 37, Joplin, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness.

Josh was born September 5, 1985 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, son of Paul and Jan Hicks. He grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School, and then attended Missouri Southern State University. 

Joshua, known as Spartan, was currently working as an instructor at the Goo’s Dojo, and was a Fourth Degree Black Belt- Sanden in Karate. He had several awards for his craft and enjoyed working hard on his skills. He was an avid gamer and loved playing video games with friends. 

He was also musical and enjoyed playing his guitar and was currently learning to play the bag pipes. He loved his family very much, and especially enjoyed spending time entertaining his niece, Callie. He will be missed by many.

Survivors include his parents, Paul and Janice Hicks; a brother, Nathan Hicks and wife Sohaila; and his niece, Callie Hicks all of Joplin.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Christ’s Community Church of Joplin with Pastor Chris Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Nathan Hicks, Erron Wright, Jr., Jackson Wright, Isaiah “Power House” Martin, Ally Wakeland, and Cody Ball serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.