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Paul F. Gicking
September 11, 1969 – October 23, 2024
Paul F. Gicking, 55, was called home to rest in the loving embrace of the lord on October 23, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was born on September 11, 1969 in Chester County, Pa. to his loving mother Doris Worton Gicking and late father David Gicking. Paul was employed in sales with Hickory Saw and Tool and cherished the friendships made with all of his customers. Paul was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and also cherished the friendships he built within the church. His life was filled with love and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Paul, a passionate car enthusiast and devoted sports fan, brought joy and laughter to everyone around him as a beloved jokester. His personality shone through in his love for his treasured Jordan sneakers, his favorite pretzels, and his cherished pets, including his late companions Lucky, Spook, and Gracie.
Paul leaves behind his devoted wife Dia Knight Gicking and children Daniel Hibbitts and Jessica Woodie (Brock); his mother Doris Worton Gicking; his brother Robert Gicking and wife Monica; nephews Robert Gicking (Kate), Michael Gicking (Katelyn), Brian Gicking (Mary Beth) and Kevin Gicking; grandchildren Amelia Scovern, Rylann Woodie and Lawson Woodie as well as three grand-nephews; two grand-nieces and many other cousins and family members who Paul graciously loved.
A memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover. Rev. Dr. Tim Jernigan will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3-3:45 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157.
Condolences may be sent to the Gicking family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Gicking family.