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Eric Hickerson Obituary

Hickerson, Eric Wayne,

of Jeffersonville, IN, formerly of New Albany, passed on January 5, 2015 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 9, 2015, 11 a.m. at Galation Baptist Church, 2020 Maryland Dr., New Albany., Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 4-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Ratterman Funeral Home, 2114 West Market St., Louisville, KY, 40212.

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

Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 8, 2015.

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Mark LaPrade

January 19, 2026

I had no idea I'm sadden ed to hear this. Lost touch with you and the Hickerson's and Parkers 2015 was a rough year with Sandra in 15 and then mother in 16. I don't know how I didn't know this. You and your family are my thoughts
Mark LaPrade

Chris Hall

January 2, 2024

Rest easy my friend!

Chris Hall

January 6, 2021

Rest In Peace my friend.

your little mama

January 5, 2016

One year ago today I lost the love of my life.there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you I miss you so much .we had so much fun together laughing singing dancing planning our life together I love you as much today as I did then till we meet again Big daddy love your little mama

little mama

October 4, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY AND THE LIFE WE WERE GOING TO HAVE TOGETHER I WISH YOU WHERE HERE SO I COULD WRAP MY ARMS AROUND YOU AND HUG YOU FOR DEAR LIFE THERE'S APART OF ME MISSING I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER ME JUST LIKE YOU DID WHEN YOU WERE HERE I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART TILL WE MEET AGAIN MY LOVE YOUR LITTLE MAMA

your little red neck moma

June 21, 2015

Happy father's day big daddy I love you and miss so much

Alicia Briggs

March 11, 2015

So sad to hear of your passing Eric. I just found out today. I knew you from IU may God bless and keep you in his presence. Godspeed my friend and condolences to your family. You were a good man

Derrick Jackson

February 24, 2015

Another shock as I have now learned of the death of Stacey as well back in 2006. To the entire Hickerson family, my condolences for your heart felt loss of two very special family members and former collegiate friends of mine. May God bless you in this again, very difficult time.

Derrick Jackson
IU Football 1986-1990

Derrick Jackson

February 16, 2015

Still in shock. Stacey, tell me this isn't true? I'm so sorry not to keep in touch over the years E.

DJ #24 IU Football
1986-1990
[email protected]

Derrick Jackson

February 16, 2015

E, bro I just found out today from coach Bill Mallory about this tragic and untimely event. This is DJ from IU. I'm so sorry to hear this news about my ex-teammate and my DB mentor. Love you dawg and my condolences to the family! May The Lord bless and keep all of you!

mel

February 14, 2015

Happy Valentines day my love I love and miss you with all my heart you are the love of my life till we meet again Big daddy

mel

February 3, 2015

One month I am so sad i don't know what to do i think about you all the time we were suppose to grow old together i miss your laugh your touch your loving words and your voice the way we laughed together all the time sing and dancing with you i miss everything about you my love i know your here beside me you leave me signs all the time i miss you so much my love your forever in my heart no one can take that till we meet again my love I LOVE YOU

Paxton

January 22, 2015

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Nephew, so glad we talked, so glad we shared so many good times, so glad you knew how much I loved you. Will miss our late night talks.....

mel

January 21, 2015

Eric i miss your phone calls and staying on the phone with you till 4 or 5 in the morning then getting up and sometimes we'd talk all day we talked about everything and we never got tired of talking now when my phone rings i think its you and then i remember it can't be i miss you soooo much i wish i could talk to you one more time so i could tell you everything that i didn't get to tell you but you already know it all you knew me better than i did you knew what i was thinking before i did and i miss laughing with you your so funny even if i was sad you could cheer me up and make me laugh thank you for that i miss my best friend no one can ever take your place my heart is broken i love you and miss you eric till we meet again rest in peace

m

January 20, 2015

Miss you big E

January 20, 2015

I LOVE YOU ERIC WITH ALL MY HEART

little mama

January 19, 2015

Eric i loved working with you We always had so much fun at DI i will always remember all the fun times we had and the nick name you gave me (little mama ) and i called you (Big Daddy ) you will always have a peace of my heart you were and still are my best friend we would talk for hours about everything .my heart is broken cause i lost my Best Friend rest in peace till we meet again i love you and miss you Eric

the redneck girl from Bullitt county

January 17, 2015

Eric always remember the journey song we share when i hear it i will always sing it just for you you will always have a special place in my heart save me a place in heaven rest in peace big e

m f

January 17, 2015

Ill always remember our times together at fernvalley among alot of others the fun we had i will miss you with all my heart rest in peace my love

melody friedberg

January 17, 2015

Eric may you rest in peace you were so much fun to work with we always had a good time i loved all the talks we had an miss them very much i felt like i knew you all my life I am so sorry for your family's loss sorry bubba and i lost a very good friend rest in peace eric

1978: Noble Sr., Eric, Noble III

January 15, 2015

January 13, 2015

you were the love of my life I will never forget you with all my heart. I will miss eric. love Monyelle Williams

Chris Hall

January 10, 2015

Rest in peace my friend you will be forever in our hearts.

Dell and Pam Ballard

January 10, 2015

God bless you family, and may the love others saw in Eric abide with you forever.

Jenny Burton

January 10, 2015

God Bless the Hickerson family. Eric was such a wonderful and compassionate person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Frank M Stinson

January 9, 2015

Eric was always loyal to friends and family. RIP

Kevin Cathey

January 9, 2015

Rest well Hick.
till we meet again...
Big Kev. Metal sales sellersburg.

Jeannie & Rick

January 9, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patti Reynolds

January 9, 2015

Condolences to family members. Eric was a kind and friendly person and enjoyed working with him. May he rest peacefully.

January 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss of your son, Eric. In deepest sympathy, MARJORIE OGLESBY WHITE, and NICOLE, MARGARET & RUTH, DEBORAH, GLORIA, BUDDY, KAYE AND DALE
WITH OUR LOVE & BLESSINGS

Mark Hickerson

January 8, 2015

In behave of Mark Hickerson & Family he would like to send his deepest condolences on the passing of his cousin Eric. May the lord comfort his family in days to come. Rest in Peace.

greg cobb

January 8, 2015

RIP hick.

Jennifer Sharp-Stoll

January 8, 2015

I'm so very sad to hear of Eric's passing. He was such a great guy and it was a pleasure to have shared many memories of high school with him. Prayers to the family!

Shea Brackens Dunn

January 8, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Sending warm hugs, peace and blessing to the family.

Hilary M. Gordon

January 8, 2015

RIP Eric! You were a great teammate and friend on the IU football team in the 80s.

Phil Neuhouser

January 8, 2015

Eric was a great teammate to all the IU team. Great personality! My condolences to his entire family.

Nicholas Karaffa

January 8, 2015

So sorry to hear of your passing. You truly were a great person. I'm glad that I got the pleasure of knowing and working with you. Rest in peace.

DENISE (NIECY) ROBERTS

January 8, 2015

MAY GOD BLESS

Roni Smith

January 8, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

The Taylor Family

January 8, 2015

Until we meet again.......our condolences to the Hickerson family.

Ty & Delores Taylor

January 8, 2015

Sleep in Heavenly peace dear friend. We love and miss you. You'll always be in our hearts.

Richie Johnson

January 7, 2015

My friend rest in peace!

Richie Johnson

Karen Furman

January 7, 2015

Seeing your obit still doesn't make your passing real...I pray that you are at peace. You will truly be missed.

toni overton

January 7, 2015

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

~Rev. Toni Lyn Overton, MABC

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