Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Family and Friends Service open to the public will begin at 6:00 pm following the visitation.

Service
Funeral Service for Jimmie will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston, ND. Jerry Hicks will officiate.

His Funeral Service will be posted as soon as it is available. Thank you.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston, ND is assisting the family.

Graveside Service
Cremation will follow the service and burial will be at a later date.

Please Click Link to Watch Jimmie's Memorial Video

Jimmie Alvin Hicks
January 13, 1959 - April 5, 2024

Place of Birth: Williston, North Dakota
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 65

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Jimmie A. Hicks, 65, of Williston, ND passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his residence in Williston, ND.

Jimmie was born on January 13, 1959 in Williston, ND to George “Jim” Hicks and Shirley Ann (Haug) Hoburka. He was raised in town and on the family farm. Jimmie graduated from Williston High School in 1977 where he played football and wrestled. In 1973 Jimmie was the Wrestling Rotary Champion at 105 lbs.

After graduating from WHS, Jimmie entered the workforce working for various oil companies throughout the Williston Basin. In April of 1980, he relocated to Colorado to work on oil rigs and eventually brought his own crew to Cutbank, MT. While in Cutbank, he met and married Carol Berryman in 1981. To that marriage, Sadie and Chelsea were born. In 1984, Jimmie and his family moved back to Williston where he worked for Sun Well Service and Pool Well Service. Jimmie attended UND-Williston where he earned his degree. After learning about heavy metals, Jimmie worked for Dakota Catalyst until they closed, and by 2000 he was picked up by Sabin Metals, where he was a plant manager, until the time of his passing. Jimmie met Tracy Kringen and they have spent the past 10 years together.

Jimmie was a devoted father who enjoyed waterskiing, fishing, gardening, dancing and spending time with friends around a bonfire. He was also a good friend to many and remained in touch with multiple classmates throughout the years. Jimmie loved catching Peacock Bass and other exotic fish in his many adventures on the Amazon River.

Jimmie may be gone from our sight, but not our memories, he may be gone from our touch but never our hearts.

You always saw Jimmie in a plaid shirt and jeans…..please feel free to wear the same attire to his service in Remembrance Of Jimmie.

Jimmie is survived by daughters, Sadie Hicks of Denver, CO, Chelsea Hicks of Pierre, SD; companion, Tracy Kringen of Williston ND; former wife, Carol Hicks of Pierre, SD; uncle, Martin (Arlis) Haug of Williston, ND; uncle, Jerry (Betty Jo) Hicks of Missoula, MT; aunt, Marliss Stacy of Oklahoma; extended Hoburka family; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, George and Shirley Ann Hicks; special cousin, Julie (Selby) Clark.

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Debra Warnke Bensen (Bismarck, ND)
Apr 7, 2024

Jimmie family,
You will be so missed by all family and friends. You were my best partner in college. Pest in peace.
Debra Bensen

Alfred E McGillis (SEDRO WOOLLEY, Washington)
Apr 7, 2024

Once again "true sadness" for families & friends with the news of Jimmie leaving us way too early.
Everyone is covered with "Thoughts & Prayers" as we all grieve once again for a loved one.
"RIP, MY FRIEND"

Laurie Alcorn (San tan valley, Az)
Apr 7, 2024

I will never forget our time as kids in Williston. We had a lot of fun playing and the pillow fight with feathers all over the bedroom. Aunt Shirley wasn't happy with us, but it was so much fun. You will be missed but I will cherish the memories

Kerry Raghib (West Fargo, ND)
Apr 7, 2024

I am so sorry for the loss of Jimmie. He was a great man. Condolences to the family.

Larry Kucera (Williston, North Dakota)
Apr 8, 2024

Hicks Family and Friends. So sorry for your loss. Jimmie will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Prayers for Family.

Rhonda (Larsen) Gilbert (Williston, ND)
Apr 8, 2024

I'm going to miss another 1977 classmate whom everyone loved and classified him as the renegade in our class, how could u not love him. Prayers for his family. Until we meet again....

Kim (Mootz) Johnston
Apr 8, 2024

So saddened to hear of Jimmies passing, from McVay elementary to High School Graduation thoughts of Jimmie will always bring fond memories…
A great guy gone too soon … RIP

LYLE JONES (SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE)
Apr 9, 2024

Hard to believe. Jimmy was so full of piss & vinegar I figured just out of cussedness he'd dance on my grave. Worked with me when I was a green driller until I got on Over Seas. RIP Jim, see u soon.

Jon Fougner (Williston , Nd)
Apr 9, 2024

It’s been an honor knowing you for over 50 yrs.
RIP Jimmy.

Vicki and Danny Hollen (Williston, North Dakota)
Apr 9, 2024

Sadie and Chelsey…your dad was bigger than life. He was a great friend and we really got to know you all in the big house on 4th Ave East as neighbors, such great memories and he will be so missed by so many. We hope your great love for him will carry you throughout the future. Much love!!

Debbie Collier (Williston, North Dakota)
Apr 9, 2024

Jimmie was a great man and also a friend to me n a lot of other people too.. RIP my friend Jimmie until we all meet again. My thoughts n prayers to everyone who knew Jimmie.

Paula J Nice (Williston , ND)
Apr 9, 2024

I grew up with Jimmie, went to school with him, and we were close friends! Jimmie took me out on my first date when we were in 6th grade. We stayed in touch over the years; I still can’t hardly believe that he is gone. A great loss of an amazing, friendly, kind, outgoing man who has touched the lives and hearts of so many! My sincere condolences to his family. May God give us all the strength and courage to continue on as we all grieve the passing of Jimmie. May our memories of time spent with Jimmie be a constant reminder of the great blessing and legacy that he has created in our lives!

Rick Clemes (Cadiz, Spain )
Apr 9, 2024

Jimmie, you were one of a kind! Our personalities matched very well. I am glad we got to see you last fall and reminisced about all of our girls and the time we spent in the stand’s cheering them on. I will miss you my friend! Chelsea and Sadie, I am sorry I can’t be with you at this time!

Wanda Carnes (TRENTON, ND)
Apr 9, 2024

Jimmie was an awesome guy and friend, he will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to All Jims family and friends. RIP my friend .

Jeanne Knudsvig
Apr 10, 2024

My prayers & thoughts are with Jimmy family & friends. fly high RIP JIMMY
Sincere sympathy
Jeanne

Steve Slocum (Williston, ND)
Apr 10, 2024

Our country could sure use a couple a million more like Jimmy. A true American. And boy o boy, could he make an entrance. RIP Jimmy. Can't wait to hear how your final entrance went down.

Michelle Trout (Williston, ND)
Apr 10, 2024

I have no appropriate words
Fly high Jimmie
God bless your family
So sorry

Leslie
Apr 10, 2024

This breaks my heart Jimmie was always so kind and nice to me and the kids. He could catch that fish and make ya laugh at the worse situation RIP Jimmie

Leone Heller (Williston, ND)
Apr 10, 2024

Jimmie was a one in a million kind of guy. A true and most loyal friend a person could be lucky enough to meet. Whenever you saw him he made you feel like you were the most special person on the planet. He was such a mischievous jokester always up for the next prank or laugh ... Also an incredibly hard worker. I will miss running into him. My deepest sympathy to the family and all who loved him . May your lively fun spirit soar on in heaven.

Kell
Apr 11, 2024

There was only one you, Jimmie. Fly high, kiddo, til we meet again.

Paula J Nice (Williston , ND)
Apr 11, 2024

Cherish the moments.

William Ryan (Denver , CO)
Apr 12, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you Hicks family. Deepest condolences on the loss of Jim.

Eric Wilt (Williston, ND)
Apr 12, 2024

Jimmie and I played football and were on the wrestling team together from 7th grade thru High School. As a friend you could not have asked for a better person than Jimmie Hicks and I am lucky that I was able to have had the privilege to have known Jimmie. One example of the kind of guy Jimmie was, is that one North Dakota winter night when it was 20 below zero and we returned home late from a wrestling match Jimmie was giving two of the cheerleaders a ride home when he saw that one of the younger wrestlers was walking to his home that was out in the country. This kid talked with a lisp and had one eye that was dead and that had turned white, so he got teased/bullied a lot. Jimmie always went out of his way to be nice to him and much to the shock of the two cheerleaders riding home in Jimmie's 59' Impala, Jimmie stopped and gave this kid a ride home. The reason Jimmie told me this story was not to virtue signal that he was a good guy, he told me this story because of the hilarious thing the kid said about the two girls when he go into the car, that really shocked them! Unfortunately I can't repeat it in public! Jimmie always had everyone's back and he didn't care what anyone thought. I will always remember Jimmie and I am lucky to have been his friend.

Kelly Hart (Alton, MO)
Apr 13, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. i have so many fond memories of him growing up in Williston he will be missed dearly my heart goes out to his family and friends

Wayne manista (Epping, North Dakota)
Apr 13, 2024

I Deeply Honor and have great Respect for Jimmy Hicks. For hiring me at Sabin Metal.,not just that but for also caring personaly,he stuck up for me in more ways then one! And when it counted the most. Thank you Jimmy and Family! Our family will Greatly miss Jim!

Richard Haug (HILLSBORO, OR)
Apr 13, 2024

So sorry to hear about Jimmie, never got to known him, his mother was my first cousin. My condolence's to his family.

Mike Kelly (Williston , ND)
Apr 13, 2024

Thank you for everything that you've done for my sister Tracy and the rest of the family. You will be missed.

Lisa Hughes (Williston, ND)
Apr 13, 2024

My prayers go out to Jimmies family & loved ones.

Wayne Barke (Williston, ND)
Apr 14, 2024

I tried to watch the whole memorial video but was unable to. So many memories. Another life lost to soon. God bless Jimmy and so sorry for your loss Hicks family.

Lester Ronholdt (Williston, North Dakota)
Apr 16, 2024

Rest In Peace Jimmie. You were pretty much a legend here and I couldn't believe you even knew who I was when I moved back home since I'm actually from up up by the border. You still treated me like a long time old friend whenever we ran into each other. I really appreciated that.

Mark n Rita Whittaker (Zap, ND.)
May 12, 2024

Rest In Peace old friend our hearts and prayers go out to all

Gregory Vennes (Buffalo, MN)
Aug 8, 2024

R.I.P. my friend! I knew Jimmy from wrestling in Jr High. We spent many times together at his house his grandma would make us pizza and grandpa Hicks would always say "he flew the coup" when I called if Jimmy wasn't home. Will always remember Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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