James J. Hickman's Obituary
James J. Hickman, age 71 of Milton, DE passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born on Monday, November 12, 1945 in Lewes, DE, son of the late John A. and Edda M. (Long) Hickman.
Mr. Hickman grew up in Lewes and was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hickman started a lifelong career with Suburban Propane retiring after 34 years. He was a 40 year Charter member and 25 year Pilgrim of Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646, American Legion Post 17 and the Cape Henlopen Grange. Mr. Hickman was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes. In his free time he enjoyed stock car racing, spending time at the moose and time spent with his family.
Mr. Hickman is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Tressia R. Hickman; his sister, Olivia Hudson and her husband James of Harbeson, DE; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Moose services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 followed by Christian Funeral Services, all beginning at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors will immediately follow at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646, 28971 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
Please sign Mr. Hickman's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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