Fickes served on the county's commissioners court for 18 years. He was also the mayor of Southlake from 1989 to 1996.

“We have lost a true public servant with the passing of my friend Gary Fickes, who served as Mayor of Southlake and Tarrant ...

Gary Fickes, one of the longest-serving members on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, has died, County Judge Tim O'Hare wrote on X.

“Christen and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and former Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes ...