Drewry Mason Hicks

Drewry Mason Hicks, 81, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Sovah Health–Martinsville. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late George Ford Hicks and Nannie Mabe Hicks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Stone Hicks, and his sister, Georgie Anna Hall.

Drewry served his country in the United States Army and worked in the finishing department at VF Knitwear. He was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Madison, North Carolina. Drewry enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including mowing grass, enjoying a good meal, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his nephews, Darrell Hall (Shi) and Ray Stone; niece, Diana Stone; great-nephews, Zachary Hall (Kayla) and Camron Hall; great-niece, Chelsey Hall; brothers-in-law, David Stone and Jimmy Hall; special friends, Ronnie and Martha Bryant; godchildren, Todd and Mark Bryant; and other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service – Bassett Chapel. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A floating visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Wright Funeral Service – Bassett Chapel from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.