Lawrence Edward Hicks II, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1952, in Iaeger, W.Va., to the late Lawrence and Lois Riffe Hicks.

He loved to read his paperback books and take his dog Tucker for walks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gail Hicks; and sister, Dinah Kay Belcher.

Lawrence, or “Buddy” as his family calls him, is survived by his children, Michael Edward Hicks (Lena) and Jennifer Lynne Hicks; sisters, Phyllis Ballangee (Jerry) and Brenda Ackers (Troy); brother, Chris Hicks (Suzan); and brother-in-law, Dennis Belcher.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Per Buddy’s wishes, he will be cremated following the service.

For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC864hAs96dTRLVVL1la0Qlw/videos?view=2&flow=list

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Humane Society of Iredell County, P.O. Box 3937, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Hicks family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.