Randy Ray Hicks

November 10, 1967 - December 21, 2021

Randy Ray Hicks, 54, passed away on December 21, 2021, at Adventist Rideout Hospital. He was born in Yuba City, on November 10, 1967, to parents Otis and Martha Hicks of Live Oak. Randy grew up in Live Oak, which is where he went to high school and graduated Class of 1986. He was most recently living in Yuba City with his life partner of 28 years, Kimberly Waller. Randy had his own lawn service for over 20 years. He really enjoyed and took a great amount of pride in taking care of lawns. He was also employed with Yuba City Unified School District for almost 16 years before he had to retire in 2015, due to a long-time illness. He worked at River Valley High School during those years, and he loved it there. Randy loved being outdoors. He enjoyed going fishing and camping with his friends. He also loved causing hijinks and talking on his CB radio. Of all the many things Randy loved, he truly loved spending time with his grandchildren. Randy was a wonderfully kindhearted man who would do anything for anyone. He will be missed greatly. Randy is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Hicks. He is survived by his father, Ottis Hicks; brother, Richard (Lori) Hicks; his life partner, Kimberly Waller; 2 stepdaughters, Holli Atilano, and Ashley Hartman; and 4 grandchildren, Jose Atilano (15), Alyssa Davis (13), Logan Hensley (12), and Jemma Hartman (2). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.