Tyler Frank Hicks was born on December 30, 1972, in Watonga, and departed this life on Thursday January 10, 2013, in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, at the age of 40.

Tyler, the son of Frank and Bridget Cedartree Hicks, was a resident of Prague. Tyler also shared a special bond with his stepfather, Melvin "Butch" Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and step-father.

Survivors include three brothers, Frank Hicks of Idaho, Randall Lee Hicks of Marlow and Tiger Hicks, one sister and brother-in-law, Darla Jean and Kendall Violett of Oklahoma CIty, special aunt and uncle, Ellen and Frank Ward of Prague, grandmother, Katherine Gibson, nephews, Caleb and Jakeb Violett of Oklahoma City, cousins. Norman, Angie, Kelly, Stoney, Axel and Eli, and his partner in life, Linda of the home.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague with Ed George officiating.