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Thomas Hickling Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2006.

HICKLING
THOMAS K. "THOM"
Age 51, died in a tragic auto accident on December 27, 2005 in Kabwe, Zambia. Beloved son of Dolores and the late Robert "Bob" Hickling; father of Holly, David, Benjamin and Jeana; brother of Paul, Judith Handy of CA and the late David W. Hickling and former husband of Cathy Hickling. The family will receive visitors at Hillside Christian Community Family Life Center, 1050 Campbells Run Rd. Carnegie, PA (rear), Wednesday, January 4th 2-4 & 7-9pm. A memorial Service will be held in Hillside Sanctuary Thursday, January 5th at 7 pm. Tributes can be posted at Thomhickling.com.
In lieu of flowers donations to benefit his children can be sent to Hickling Memorial Fund, c/o Hillside Christian Community, 1050 Campbells Run Road, Carnegie, PA 15106.
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April 23, 2024

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January 25, 2006

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January 6, 2006

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Randy Miller

April 23, 2024

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." ~ Psalm 116-15
Thom was a good friend many years ago in Collinsville, IL.
May he rest in peace now in Jesus' loving care. Amen.

Sherrie Magnes (Crowe)

January 25, 2006

To The Hickling Family,

I was saddened to read of your loss in the newspaper while visiting the area. I would always listen to your radio station and attend events with you guys. I met you guys through Ron Chavis. You are in our prayers. God Bless All of You.

Love in Christ, until we meet again.

freda parks

January 6, 2006

As many of you know Thom participated in many blues jams at the Full Moon Saloon in Baltimore. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Thom. Thom keep the music alive in heaven until we meet you there. All our love. Zeke,Freda and all the musicians and friends from the Full Moon.

BOB PERRY

January 5, 2006

What can be said that hasn't already. Paulette and I will always remember Thom...and he will be missed greatly.Thanks for the memories.

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Betsy Clark

January 5, 2006

Paul called:

Wow what a shocking heartbreak!

I was Betsy Clark and some thought I was Cathy’s sister.

I met Thom at church; I was involved in WPLW radio, Expression, traveled with the band and family, watched his children while he ministered on TV, at coffeehouses, etc. Back then; I went to most of his gigs so I must have been one of his biggest groupies…….. or maybe that was because I was bouncing, one of his children to the tunes of the Shine band. Mostly that was Holly and after the “brood” became too large to travel with the band we stayed at their house, and maybe watched His Place, or Cornerstone on TV. I fielded the calls for “Mom & Dad” when David went to Glory. In time I lost touch with the whole family. In short we worked, played & praised together. He was loved and will be missed, until we are with him in paradise.

Don Tush

January 5, 2006

I am a small part of Thom's early days, as we met and worked together in the mid 70's during the early days of WPLW Radio in Carnegie, PA. Despite our obvious theological differences (I, the wide eyed Catholic charismatic, recent Duquesne grad and newly hired DJ, he, the folksy, laid back Southern Baptist), Thom & I talked about and shared our mutual love for the Lord and music. I was pleased to recently discover he was living and performing in the Baltimore area; I am equally saddened by his sudden passing. I regretfully never took the moment to contact him and say hello again! I will remember his creative talents, good guitar picking, and friendly Okie drawl. My sincere sympathy to the Hickling family for their loss. I wish you all the Holy Spirit's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in God's Peace, Thom.

Mark Yokim

January 5, 2006

"May the Light Shine On"

-Trey Anastasio

Thom was a light of Christ and there is no doubt that we all have been blessed by his time here. I am grateful to have met Thom, even though I only knew him for four months. The gift in Christ is that he has always spent eternity with us all.

"Heaven Let Your Light Shine Down"

-Collective Soul

Rhonda Webb

January 4, 2006

I am deeply sorry to hear of both the passing of your father and your injuries. I send you my condolences through this trying time. I am praying that you and your family will make it through the trials ahead.

Ramsey Brisueno

January 4, 2006

In a man's life he resurrects the dead in a dream and in a second dream he buries them.

What wonders we find in knowing others. Thank you Thom.

Robin Cannistraci

January 4, 2006

Thom, you are loved and missed greatly! I can only imagine that you are in the best Jam session of your life right now, with all those father's of Jazz, praising God and hoping that your family knows not to be sad for you! Good bye until we meet again in the sky... All my love

Priscilla Poulos Miller

January 3, 2006

I am devestatingly saddened at the loss of my dear friend, Thom. We had hoped/planned to get together this year...I'll have to see him in heaven, instead. I loved him.I hope to see his mother and family at the services. You are all in my prayers.

Terri Loop

January 2, 2006

To the Hickling Family and Cathy,

To Cathy, I grieve with you, and my condolences to all, as we rejoice in Thom's going home to be with the Lord. Until we meet again...

Barbi Purcell

January 2, 2006

The world has lost a wonderful and creatively different person. I met Thom and his family almost 30 years ago we sang together often and were part of a carnegie church group in the 70's. Thom was always the first one to look at every situation in a different light from everyone else I knew. I will miss him, and his funny emails. To Holly, David, Ben and Jeana all who I rememeber as a babys/toddlers it was wonderful to see your pictures, all grown up and Cathy, Dolores, Paul and Judi my heart goes out to all of you and my prayers are with you. I know we can rejoice that Thom is with the Lord, but he will be very much missed by all who knew him.

from Barbi Purcell formally Barbi Bell

Cool Cat Thom

January 2, 2006

Carol Ertel

January 2, 2006

Our loss is surely heaven's gain,

The song that's always in my heart

now is: "Thank you, for giving to

the Lord" by Ray Boltz Thank you

Thom, I am a life that has been changed...IT'S A DASH :o) (His Place

fans will know)

Cheryl Leasure

January 1, 2006

I am saddend by the news of Thom. I have seen him for years on cornerstone,and feel as Ive known him personally.My prayers go out to your family.I pray for you to feel the comfort that only our lord can give.

Rick Vaccarelli

January 1, 2006

I'm as "tall as I need to be" thanks to Thom - I recall sharing a story with him on not being hired once because the interviewer told me I was too short to be successful in sales - Thom, half seriously and have humorously said to me.. "you're as tall as you need to be" and subsequnetly over the years, whenever we would talk, it seemed he always remembered to close his conversation to me with that "remark". He was a special person and strong witness to the patience and love of Jesus. My heart goes out to all his family members as well as friends - Thom was the kind of person who "was always around" even if he wasn't in the immediate area.

All of you are in my prayers.

Rick Vaccarelli

Yvonne Pelino

January 1, 2006

Dolores, Paul, Judy and Thom's children: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. As you know, he was a wonderful guy and was loved by many, including me. Be strong in your time of pain and struggle and joy will surely come in the morning. God Bless you all.

yvonne m. pelino

Janet Hansom

January 1, 2006

Many years ago, Thom and Kathy helped a friend and I start a radio program, called "On Godly Living". Their loving, Christian advice was so appreciated. My former husband, Vince and I attended Thom's church a few times and fellowshipped with them. Please accept my most sincere sympathies for the loss of Thom; he will be greatly missed, and I will never forget him.

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