John E. Hickman, Sr.

JOHN E. HICKMAN SR. Born into TIME-October 12 1941- Born into ETERNITY September 10, 2019 John Edward Hickman Sr. transitioned this earthly life on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at his home in Bay Point California. He was 77 years old. He was born on October 12, 1941, a son of James E. Hickman and Emma E. Diggs Hickman. He was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange High School, in LaGrange Mo. and went on to serve in the US Army and Vietnam War where he was recognized as a sharp shooter of Rifle and Carbine. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, known to all that knew and loved him as "JOHNNY" was an avid bowler, golfer, and baseball player; however he was a lover of all sports. He was a lover of life who met no strangers; he was a free spirit who never judged anyone. He will mostly be remembered for his laugh; both his laugh and smile were infectious to everyone who encountered him. He leaves to cherish his loving memory three children: Dawn E. McDougal, of Columbus OH, Deanna E. Hickman, of Peoria IL, and his namesake John E. Hickman Jr. (Raquel) of Columbus OH; seven grandchildren: Latoya Hickman, Brandon Hickman both of Columbus OH, ...[more]

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Vaughn Lucas, of Toledo OH, Rakeisha Murray (Ryan), Jazzmine Feliz (Samy) both of Peoria Il, Quintin Hickman, Dean Hickman, both of Columbus Ohio. Twelve great-grandchildren Braniyah Hickman, Emma Murray, Rylee Murray, Jackson Murray, Mauricio Feliz, Roze Feliz all of Peoria Il. Tai'jah McGowan, Jade McGowan, Branae Hickman, Andrew Six, Brandon Hickman Jr. Carter Hickman, Brooklyn Hickman, all of Columbus OH; two brothers: James E. Hickman (Dolly), Johnny Hickman (Chris) both of Quincy IL; six sisters: Margaret Hickman-Lewis, Alberta Hickman, of Quincy Il, Marcia (Kay) Harvey of Bloomingdale Il, Marva (Lynn) Hickman of Hayward Ca, Jackie Osborne (Michael), Debbie Hickman both of Quincy IL; one Aunt, Rosemary Lewis, of LaGrange MO; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by a son Dean Edward Hickman; his parents; a sister; a brother and both maternal and paternal grandparents. Services: 11:00 am Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Orville B. Jones officiating. Visitation: 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday September 21, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Memorials: American Diabetes Association www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.