Allen Benjamin "Johnny" Hicklen

Allen Benjamin "Johnny" Hicklen obituary

Allen Benjamin "Johnny" Hicklen

Allen Hicklen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodbine Funeral Home - Waller Chapel on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Allen Benjamin Hicklen – Age 94 of Nolensville, TN. November 19, 2025. Preceded in death by parents and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by wife of 74 years, Sarah Woods Hicklen; daughter, Jackie Hicklen (Jerry Lawson); and son, Larry Hicklen; grandchildren, Rachel Hicklen and Savannah (Luke) Blackwelder; great-grandchildren, Lila, Isabella and Anastasia; and brother, Billy Hicklen.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Larry Guin on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (visitation 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.) at Woodbine Funeral Home, WALLER CHAPEL, 7281 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN. Interment Nolensville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lawson, Luke Blackweller, Billy Hicklen, Gary Broch, Mark Blankenship and David Yates.

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