Photo courtesy of Hargett Funeral Service, Inc. - Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
Jan 16, 1988 – Nov 14, 2011
GREENSBORO - David Emanuel Hickman, 23, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 26, 2011 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1310 Martin Luther King Drive. He will be buried at Lakeview Memorial Park with full military honors.
David is survived by his wife, Cali Kim Hickman of McLeansville, NC; parents, David Eugene and Veronica Hickman; brother, Devon Hickman; maternal grandfather, Mr. Reginald Moore; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Veronica Moore Williams, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Ms. Betty Hickman.
A true patriot. The world is smaller without you. You are not forgotten.
David
August 23, 2025 | Orange Park, FL
Hello- I was scrolling through your best friend in the service posted on Memorial Day that he missed you every day. I googled your name and read in the Washington Post you were last American soldier to lose his life over there. I was just feeling sorry for myself and your sacrifice is why I need to be thankful. Gone too soon. Blessings to your sweet family.
Shannon OBrien
June 06, 2024 | NC
Hello it has been 11 years but Thank you for your service Mr. Hickman. Your Wife and Parents were hero's also. I saw on TV those years ago when you Officer Hickman was flown in and the escorts you had to the funeral home. It touched my heart so so much. I went to the funeral home to see you and to tell you how hurt I was. I sat there for the longest. There was no one there but the funeral home attendant and me. I will never forget the lace they had placed over you. I guess they were making...
Pam
May 30, 2022 | Neighbor
I came from TikTok, one of Mr. Hickman's friends posted about him, I salute you Mr. Hickman.
Lucas Hale
August 08, 2021
Hello my son SPC David E Hickman. Another holiday coming Thanksgiving without you at the dinner table enjoying family time. Without you. The Hickman family is not complete with a empty chair at the table. My heart and mind and body hurts all the time I miss you Son Love you forever. ❤
Veronica Hickman
November 19, 2019 | Greensboro, NC | Mother
Good morning My beloved Son Angel Hero I miss you so so much. I miss seeing your smiles and your Hugs and talks. You will never be forgotten. My Son Mommy Love you always kisses and hugs
Veronica Hickman
November 04, 2019 | Greensboro, NC | Mother
I miss you so much my beloved son I miss your smile your talks. Never forgot in my heart and soul and my mind. My special Angel SPC David Emanuel Hickman. Kisses.
Veronica Hickman
July 09, 2019 | Greensboro, NC | Mother
My Lovely son my heart my hero my first born l miss you so so much every day of the year every hour and minute of the day every heart beat of my heart. You will Never ever be forgotten of my life. Love you always (MOM).
Veronica Hickman
November 15, 2018 | Greensboro, NC | Mother
Every year, near the anniversary of 9/11, I try to learn about a victim of that day. Usually, its a direct victim, but this year it is you. An unsung hero, one of many, that sacrificed a beautiful life and future in this physical world to fight for what you believed in your heart. As a NYer (I left in 2009), as an American and as a human being, I thank you, your family and friends for the sacrifice you all have made and pray every night for your familys healing.
Grateful Citizen
September 05, 2018 | SC