Ralph "Buster" Douglas Hicks

Mr. Ralph “Buster” Douglas Hicks, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Buster was born in Dawsonville on June 18, 1942 to the late Bob and Madgie Rider Hicks.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Hicks, Woodrow Hicks, and Alexander Hicks; and sisters Pauline Pendley, and Bernice Hicks.  Buster was a loving husband and father. He provided for his family as a carpenter and cabinet maker. Buster loved working his honeybees, and hunting and fishing. Among many things Buster will be remembered for will be his hand made ink pens.  He made some with rare wood and some with gun shells.  Buster was a member of the Dahlonega Church of God (The Torch).

Survivors include his wife, of 49 years, Sue Hicks; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Chris Rea; son Randy Douglas Hicks, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren who called him “Papa”, Matthew Reed Abee, Josh Douglas Hicks (Allison Presley), Skyler Douglas Hicks, Rachel Nicole Alphin, and Kristen Hope Alphin; great-granddaughter Emory Jade Hicks; brother Roger Hicks (Rendy Bruce); sisters Lorene Parker (Bob), Mildred Reeves (Billy), Faye Martin, and Wanda Miller; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.   

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, March  7, 2021 at the funeral home.  

To share a memory of Buster or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com. 

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Hwy 19 N, Dahlonega, GA 30533