Jamar Lamont Hicks' Obituary
Jamar Lamont Hicks, 26, of Columbia, MO., passed into eternity on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Crossing Church at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11-1 PM Saturday at the church.
He was born on November 7, 1990 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Vivian Morgan and Raylen Hicks.
Jamar attended Hickman High School where he graduated in 2009. He was employed at Bob McCosh Chevrolet Dealership where he worked in the detail department for the last three years. Jamar took great pride in his job and was very much loved by his Bob McCosh family. Jamar’s greatest joy was spending time with his children, hanging with his boys/cousins, and he loved detailing HIS car. Jamar always put his family first and absolutely loved them.
Jamar will be most remembered for that contagious high pitched laugh. Jamar found humor in everything and you couldn't help but to laugh with him. He always had a smile on his face and was loved by everyone that knew him. He was everybody’s Cuddin! Jamar loved playing all sports, and was always first on the court and on the field, of course with his inhaler close by.
Jamar is survived by his parents Vivian Morgan of Columbia, Missouri and Raylen Hicks (Ontrella) of Charlotte, North Carolina. His children Carlie, Jamiya, and Zavie Hicks all of Columbia. His brother Kyren, Malik, Bryan, Terrvante, Julius, and sisters Alya, Capryes, and Danielle. Grandmother Samella Davis and Grandparents James and Wilma Clark all of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Godfather Ken Barber of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Goddaughters Briella, A’Chaunti, and Chaya Nebbitt all of Columbia, Missouri. Jamar leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that loved him very much.
Jamar was preceded in death by his Aunt Constance Hicks, Uncle Jamar Clark, and Grandfathers Lee Davis and Leon Tate.
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