Mr. James Nicks leaves to cherish his memories his lifelong partner, Mavis Brown-Nicks of East St. Louis, IL; one daughter, Tiffany Nicks of East St. Louis, IL; one son, James Dexter Nicks of East St. Louis, IL; three brothers, Robert Lee Nicks of St. Louis, MO, Lloyd Nicks of East St. Louis, IL and Ricardo Tillman of Cahokia, IL; three sisters, Gloria Jean Nicks of St. Louis, MO, Karyl Louise Nicks of East St. Louis, IL and Delores Teresa Nicks of Swansea, IL; one grandson, DeVonte Nicks and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.