Wesley A. Hicks

Passed Dec. 20, 2020, in Santa Cruz, Calif., from a lengthy illness complicated by Covid-19.

Wesley (Wes) was born Dec. 25, 1965, to Robert (Bob) and Anna (Ann) Margaret Hicks in King City, Calif. He attended school in King City and was a graduate and member of King City High School's Class of 1985.

He worked locally for a couple of years but moved to Bakersfield for work, where he settled there to raise a family of which his kids were his pride and joy. Wes was not shy, he gathered a vast array of friends and considered many family.

Wes loved camping, riding bicycles and barbequing for friends and family. He tried to act like a tough guy but was a softy when it came to kids and animals. He was also a multi-gallon blood and plasma donor for the Red Cross.

Wes was very opinionated on the political front and was ready for most arguments (which he loved) with facts on his side. He had moved back to King City in 2019.

Wes is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Walsh of Texas; his song, Bryan (Gabrielle) Walsh of Bakersfield; his sister, Kellie Hicks of King City; and brother, Bryan (Chele) Hicks-Martinez of San Juan Bautista; his dog, Scamper Norman; and many cousins, uncles and aunts.

Wes is also survived by his first grandson Iggy Walsh, with a second grandson (Patrick), who will make his appearance within the next month to Bryan and Gabrielle. He was a very proud grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Anna Margaret.

Wes didn't want formal services, just that his family and friends remember him fondly.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mee Memorial and Dominican Hospitals for their care of our loved one, Wes.

Published in King City Rustler · January 6, 2021