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Preston Hicky Obituary
Preston was born on June 19, 1949, and lived in Marianna where he graduated from T.A. Futrall High School in 1967. He graduated in 1971 from The University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., with a degree in Political Science. While at Sewanee he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and set records as a sprinter on the track team. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in 1974. He began his legal career as an attorney in Forrest City and continued there for 36 years until his retirement in 2010. Preston was a longtime member, Elder and Sunday School teacher at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Preston's greatest loves were his family, playing golf, hunting, entertaining, and watching all types of sports, particularly the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a past president of the Forrest City Country Club.
Preston was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Preston Hicky, of Forrest City.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Bliss Hicky of Conway; three children, Chris Hicky (and wife Haley) of Los Angeles, Calif., Jennifer Hicky Collins (and husband Hank) of Forrest City and Laura Yancey Hicky of Conway; five grandchildren, Hayes and Wyatt Hicky of Los Angeles, Calif., and Molly, Avery and Peyton Collins of Forrest City; his brother, Bliss Hicky (and wife Jan) of Conway; a niece, Mary Elizabeth Hicky Maynard (and husband Fletcher) of Durham, N.C.; and a nephew, William Hicky of Nashville, Tenn. He is also survived by his devoted friend of many years, Kay Humphreys, of Marion.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 25, 2011, with burial following at Marianna Memorial Park, all under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Forrest City.
The family requests that memorials be made to Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, 402 Dillard St., Forrest City, Arkansas or The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1834, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-8034.
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Sheila Carter
April 20, 2021
Preston was dedicated friend to my brother, Randy. He was a kind person and terrific golfer. Preston never met a stranger and was the same person from day to day when I was around him. He is missed by many.
Kelly Newton
October 28, 2011
I only learned of Preston's death last night from a mutual friend. I was truly shocked and saddened. Preston and I were friends for many years, starting at St. John's in Delafield, WI and were roommates there. He and I spent many wonderful times in Marianna and in Ft. Smith. I loved his family and loved every trip I had to his home. We spent many hours running the trains in the basement and shooting in the peach orchards with Booster. Their family was unlike any I had ever known and I thought they were perfect. I can only imagine the pain Mary Bliss, Bliss and all the family must feel over his loss. Preston came to Ft. Smith and visited with my family only months ago and unfortunately, I missed him. Please know how much I loved him and your family and that I will always pray for him and all of you. This is a very sad time for all of us.
Molly Collins
July 15, 2011
I'm his grandchild I miss him a whole bunch but he is in a better place I bet he's running a race with Jesus right now I have a lot of great memories with him I was at a friends house when he died I thought I could not survive with out him I can't he was a big part of my life now a. Big piece is missing. I know he's with us all we just can't see him I wish I could here his laugh one more time he was to young I wish I could him see him one more time he was the best Molly jamieson Collins
Molly Collins
June 18, 2011
Poppy will be missed by me my mom and everyone he was great after he passed away I wrote a song about him I miss him a lot when ever i see his house I cry
Sheila Carter
May 2, 2011
Preston will be missed by alot of people who loved him and enjoyed being with him. My prayers are with all of you at this time, especially Mary Bliss. May God comfort her and give her strength to live each day without her son.
Jennifer Henry Davis
April 28, 2011
Chris, Jennifer, and Laura, so sad to hear of the passing of your dad. I have many fond memories of him, and our families being together at golf tourneys. My sincerest condolences to you and your families.
Becky Ellison
April 27, 2011
Bliss and Jan, so sorry to hear about the death of Bliss' brother. May God grant you strength, peace and comfort for the days ahead and may your memories of Preston bring you joy after the sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with your mother also. Becky and Bob Ellison
Jim Riden
April 27, 2011
Preston and I, and many others, went through 12 years of school together. He was always someone that I respected because of his character, which I'm sure continued throughout his adult life. My condolences to his family.
Mrs Lowman
April 27, 2011
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort your family and friends, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."" Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss.
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