The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast · November 3, 2026 · 2 min

In Loving Memory of Patrick Hicks | Smoke ’N Ash BBQ

In Loving Memory of Patrick Hicks | Smoke ’N Ash BBQSome stories are about barbecue. Others are about the people, the family, and the culture behind it.Today, we remember Patrick Hicks of Smoke ’N Ash BBQ in Arlington, Texas.Alongside Fasicka, Patrick helped build something special — a place where Texas barbecue and Ethiopian cuisine came together, bringing people, traditions, and community to the same table.From the early days of selling barbecue from a trailer to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant, their journey represented the passion, determination, and spirit that make the barbecue community so special.Patrick’s story is a reminder that barbecue has always been about more than what comes off the pit. It’s about the people we meet, the relationships we build, the memories we create, and the stories that continue long after the fire goes out.From all of us at Black Smoke Media, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Fasicka, Patrick’s family, the Smoke ’N Ash BBQ team, and everyone whose life he touched.Rest in peace, Patrick. Your story matters, your legacy lives on, and you will be remembered.**In loving memory of Patrick Hicks.**Smoke ’N Ash BBQ • Arlington, Texas#PatrickHicks #SmokeNAshBBQ #BlackSmokeMedia #BBQCommunity #InLovingMemory