Taylor Hicks, age 23, of Highland Village, passed away late Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

He was born August 27, 1984 in Dallas to Steven and Patricia Stephens Hicks.

Taylor was a senior attending the University of North Texas, majoring in Communication Design at the College of Visual Arts.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Tricia Hicks of Highland Village and grandparents, Emily Hicks of Highland Village and Betty Stephens of Lewisville.

A Celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday November 4, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028.

Taylor's memory may be honored with a gift to UNT College of Visual Arts, Shannon Jauregui (940) 565-4026. For online condolences please go to www.mulkeymason.com.