Stephen Wayne Nicks

Stephen Wayne Nicks, 63 passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Faith Community Hospital, in Jacksboro, Texas. Visitation for family and friends whose lives were touched by Wayne will be on Friday, July 31st, 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Tx 76013. A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1st at P.A. Watson Cemetery, 1024 North Watson Rd., Arlington. He was born August 15, 1956, in Fort Worth, to Ledford (Pete) and Pat Nicks. He was a 1974 graduate of Arlington High School and married the love of his life Rhonda Hilbun on June 10, 1977. He spent his life working in construction where he was known as a jack-of-all-trades. Wayne truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; spending time with family, playing golf and, his favorite, fishing with friends. Wayne also had a passion for baseball. This passion started at an early age when his father coached him in little-league where they won the little-league championship. He continued playing baseball throughout high school and even after he graduated with friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Nicks, twin sisters, Eva Dorinda and Devorah Jo Nicks and granddaughter Jordan Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rhonda Hilbun Nicks; two daughters, Sarah (husband, Michael) and Lauren Nicks; grandchildren, Taylor, Audrey and Michael Jenkins Jr.; father, Ledfod “Pete” Nicks; brothers, Phil Nicks (wife, Angela) and Joe Nicks (wife Sarah); sister-in-law, Sandra Hilbun Strevel; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wade Family Funeral Home 817-274-9233