Fred Morgan Hicklin, Jr., 72, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, NC after a sudden illness.

A visitation service will be held 6-8 PM, Tues., Nov. 29th at Barron Funeral Home in Chester, SC. The funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Wed., Nov. 30th at Union ARP Church in Richburg, SC, with interment to follow in Union's cemetery with full Military Honors.

Mr. Hicklin was born November 11, 1944 in Chester, SC to Fred and Phyllis Hicklin who predeceased him. He is survived by his sister Roxanne Hicklin of Raleigh, NC. In addition, he is survived by his three children, Morgan Dimou & her husband John of Richburg, SC, Mattie Hicklin of Fort Mill, SC, Mark Hicklin of Myrtle Beach, SC and three grandchildren, Riley, Silas and Kelsey. He also is survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends who were like family to him. Everyone in his life was very special.

He obtained degrees in Textile Engineering from Clemson College in 1966 and a MS from Golden State University in 1986. He achieved the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force and retired with 26 years of service. After retirement from the Air Force, he returned to his home town area and became a substitute teacher at Lancaster High School then later accepted the position of Attendance Clerk. As a sports fanatic, he became the "Voice of the Bruins" at most sports activities.

Following the longtime Family Tradition set forth by his maternal grandfather and his mother, Fred was a Clemson fan through and through, attending all the home football games and supporting IPTAY.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts in honor of his loyalty and enthusiasm for Lancaster High School Sports be made out to the Lancaster Athletics Department, 617 Normandy Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfunerahome.com.

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Published by The Herald on Nov. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Hicklin

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Mike Derrick

November 22, 2020

Freddie lived close to my growing up home in Richburg. Some Saturdays I would ride my bike over to his house. We were on the golf team together. His mom taught me algebra, one of my favorite teachers and subjects. Those were the days of fond memories.

Trina Catoe

December 2, 2016

Mr.Hicklin was one of my favorite teachers when I was in high school and to hear of his death has brought great sadness to our family. I will miss hearing his voice at the LHS football games. He will be greatly missed

Elizabeth Simpson

November 29, 2016

Fred was always so friendly to everyone. At every Bruin baseball game he was there to great me and talk about my two boys who were both baseball players. He always said the nicest things about my boys. He also loved his tigers just like I do. He will be missed so much.

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Mike Derrick

November 29, 2016

Fred and I were childhood friends growing up in Richburg. I would often ride my bicycle over to his house and sometimes his mom (Mrs. Hicklin, my Algebra teacher) would invite me to stay for dinner (supper). As we grew older, golf was our weekend sport. After high school we both attended Clemson where we continued our friendship. Fred (Freddie) was a great guy and I will always have fond memories of him and his family. Our hearts and Prayers are with his family and friends.

Deb Huey

November 28, 2016

The Career Center will not be the same without Fred around to keep things going. He will be greatly missed by all of his Bruin Family here at Lancaster High School.

Linda Roberts

November 28, 2016

I came to know Fred this fall while doing a long term sub at the LHS Career Center. I enjoyed talking to him and kidding him about Clemson (I am a Gamecock) He was always so friendly and helpful and a wealth of knowledge on many things. I know he will be missed at the career center and we are all going to miss his quick wit and friendly personality. He was an exceptional person and I am proud to have known him.

Susie Burgess

November 28, 2016

I will miss Fred so much, he could make you smile even when you were having a bad day.It will not be the same at LHS without him.

November 28, 2016

I worked with Fred for the last 16 years at Lancaster High School. I am gonna miss his smile and sweet disposition. He could cheer you up even when you were having a bad day. He was a special person and I will never forget him. Susie Burgess

Charlie Derek

November 28, 2016

Fred was one of those guys who could make you feel like the most important person in the room!! A great man. I'll miss him, but I can already hear him doing P.A. in Heaven!!

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