William Hickey

WILLIAM HUSTON
(BILL) HICKEY

Nov. 5, 1938 - Mar. 23, 2007

 

Mr. Hickey born on November 5, 1938 in Brawley passed into eternal life on March 23, 2007 in his home, at age of 68.
At 13, he worked for Frank Caudill's blacksmith and welding shops with his father. Then at 17, he worked with Eaves Co. in their blacksmith shop as a welder. Later he moved to the hardware store which launched his career as a salesman in retail.  He graduated from Brawley Union High in 1957. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou (Smith) Hickey, on April 12, 1958.
In 1961 he was called to active service as a reservist in the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon returning to the Imperial Valley in 1962 he worked with Desert Builders Supply, then for a short time at Imperial Hardware. In 1967 he started working with Sears. He was the manager of multiple departments for 26 and a half years. He then worked with Eli Granillo as the," Bolt Man" until his retirement at age of 62.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and cooking. He also enjoyed watching old war movies and westerns, especially John Wayne. He treasured the time spent with his family and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his good morals, strong work ethics, and the love of his country and the pride of his family.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 1 from 10am - 2pm at Frye Chapel in Brawley.
Chapel services will commence at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 2 at Frye Chapel in Brawley with Pastor Dale Hickey officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley..
He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Hickey; mom, Dorothy Hickey; brothers, Elbert "Pete" and Lloyd "Buddy" Hickey; brothers-in-law, Walter Kuhn, Robert Scott & Bob Whannel and sister-in-law, Sue Hickey
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Lynn and James Cassel of Santa Maria, CA, and Brenda Kay and Joseph Guerrero of Imperial; sisters, Wanda Kuhn of Lawson, MO, and Dorothy Scott of Brawley; sister-in-law Linda Whannel of Brawley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Hickey of Brawley, John and Hope Hickey of Huntington, WV, and Jim and Barbara Hickey of Imperial Beach, CA; brother-in-law and wife, Dee and Dixie Smith of Brawley; grandchildren, Ryan, Steven, and Kilah Cassel, Jacob and Jessica Guerrero; great granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Jadyn Cassel; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews (who affectionately called him "Nuckle Bull") and friends.