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Darrell Hickey Obituary

Big "D" after 56 years of fun and adventure has gone to the big chicken races in the sky. Like his phrase, "At the beep I'll be hanging up," as he did on July 26, 2007.

The fish, frogs, crawdads and game animals will get another chance. Darrell was unique, one-of-a-kind. Raise a glass or two and remember the wild times you had. The stories of Big "D" will become legend.

He will be in the hearts of many, including his sister, Vallera Quinn, husband Duane and nephew Martin of Kingsburg; brother, Larry Hickey and wife, Jit; and niece Suntana of Florida and his children Brock and Kati Hickey, both of Sacramento, and lots of friends.

Memories of Big "D" and our parents Delton and Vivian Hickey will be in our hearts forever.

Visit the online guest book at www.hanfordsentinel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Aug. 11, 2007.

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Stan Azevedo

August 13, 2007

Darrell
My brother, Tony Azevedo, who we lost 35 years ago, and you, were legands in your own time!
Go with God.

Ashley Donnell

August 13, 2007

Big D,
You will be missed, we grew up with you in our lives...our Dad will miss you greatly...we will meet again and have the biggest chicken farm ever! You will not be forgotten.
The Donnell's

ronette barela

August 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Vallera and Larry. I had not seen my cousin in many years but thought of him often. Love you all, Ronette and PeeWee

Ray Stuart

August 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family

Judy Lopes-Koressel

August 12, 2007

Although many years have passed since we were together, the good times were always in my heart. You were always loved deep in our hearts. Love you always...Judy, Brock, & Katie. Your grandchildren will also remember - Audriana, Alexus, Brock Jr. and Haley.

Debbie Pimentel

August 12, 2007

We love you Darrell.....rest in peace. You will be missed by our entire family. We will be with you soon enough......you and ole Screamin Eagle are together now.....

The Pimentels

Debbie Pimentel

August 12, 2007

We love you Darrell.....rest in peace. You will be missed by our entire family. We will be with you soon enough......

The Pimentels

Larry Hickey

August 11, 2007

Very well said about our brother. A man who walked to his beat and no others

Joann Barron Crenshaw

August 11, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known Darrell for many years thru my bother in law Larry Donnell. He was one hell of a chicken racing guy.

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