Earnest Lee Hickerson

Earnest Lee Hickerson obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Earnest Lee Hickerson

Earnest Hickerson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Mr. Earnest Lee Hickerson, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Vanderbilt Harton Tullahoma Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1945, in Tullahoma to the late Fred Jerome Hickerson and Beulah Hickerson. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, James Smartt, Tommy Smartt Hickerson, William Hickerson, and Earl Hickerson, as well as his uncle and aunt, Earl and Zamoria Hickerson.
Earnest dedicated over 30 years of his life to working as a graphic designer at AEDC in Tullahoma, where he became known for his creativity and artistry. A quiet and private man, Earnest found joy in his work and in the world of art. He was a proud graduate of Tullahoma High School, where he excelled in art, and later went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville.
He leaves behind his loving sisters, Beulah Northcutt and Vorketta (Robert) Braston; two devoted nieces, Denise (Raymond) Woods and Sylvia (Calvin) Minor; as well as a host of extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.
Earnest will be remembered for his quiet spirit, artistic talent, and the deep love he shared with those closest to him.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with Jerry Northcutt, officiating.
Please keep the family of Mr. Earnest Hickerson in your thoughts and prayers.

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

How to support Earnest's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Earnest Hickerson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Earnest Hickerson's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?