On a Sunday in May of 2012, 22-year-old George Melvin Hicks Jr., a Black / African American male, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on January 8, 1990, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Known to his friends as "G unit," George was remembered for his beautiful smile and his enjoyment of playing basketball, video games, and downloading CDs.
George was educated in the St. Louis Public School System where he was a member of the band. He later attended the St. Louis Job Corps and earned a license in fork lifting operation. He had accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. At the time of his passing, he was a father to a son, Ta'Shaun Nickolis Hicks. He was survived by a large and loving family, including his devoted mother and father, Barbara and Timothy Fisher, his biological father, and numerous grandparents, siblings, and other relatives.
Online sources do not provide information regarding the specific cause or circumstances of George Hicks's death. There are no publicly available details indicating whether his death was the result of a homicide, nor is there any information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his passing. The available information is limited to his obituary, which celebrates his life and mourns his loss.
