ROCKY MOUNT – Ronald Bruce Hicks, age 79, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Ron was born on March 4, 1945, in Rocky Mount, NC. His father died when Ron was 4 years old and his mother Jeanette Bruce raised him and his two sisters, Wynette Mc Pherson and Beverly Perry.
Ron, a veteran proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era. He served with the Astronaut Recovery Program and loved it. He had a love for training with all the departments of defense. He especially loved parachuting!
Once he got out of the military he went to Appalachian State in Boone, NC and received a degree in Business Marketing. Ronnie loved selling – first high quality furniture then towards the end he sold health insurance for those in need. He was always available to help. He missed it, in his later years.
Ron was divorced but looking to share his love. He placed a “personal ad” in the newspaper and met his future “lovely bride.” They spent their marriage together 24/7, through thick and thin. They settled in Richmond, KY and a few years later back to his birthplace, Rocky Mount, NC.
Ron is survived by “his lovely bride” Paula; his daughter, Kelly Gibbons and husband Galen; grandchildren, Fynn and Emma. Also, his sisters Wynette and Beverly in VA; and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces.
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ron’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Disease Research or Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

Dianne McNeil & FamiY
So sorry for your loss I pray God will comfort and strengthen you during your time of grief.