Kenneth Allan Hickman

Kenneth Allan Hickman obituary, Kaufman, TX

Kenneth Allan Hickman

Kenneth Hickman Obituary

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Kenneth Allan Hickman, 76, of Kaufman, TX passed away on March 11, 2025. Kenneth was born on July 14, 1948, to Thomas and Geneva Hickman in Kaufman. Born and raised in Kaufman, he graduated from Kaufman High School in 1967. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for over 30 years, first with Panasonic and then with UPS where he earned his call handle “Head Hancho” before his retirement from UPS. On August 19, 2022, he married, his lifelong friend, Donna Hickman they have spent a loving 2 years together. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. He would often take small boats out on Cedar Creek Lake during 50 mile an hour wind just to see if the boat could take it. He was an avid billiards player. Kenneth was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. His parents, Thomas and Geneva, and brother Thomas Hickman preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory are wife Donna, daughters: Pricilla Martin and husband Jimmy and Amanda “Nikki” Malone and husband Mike; stepson David Mangum; grandchildren: Devan McCollum and husband Maykol, Sr., Dylan McCollum, Justin Martin, Derek Malone and Clairabell Mangum; great grandchildren: Elizabeth Loyola, Melaine Loyola and Maykol Loyola, Jr.; sister Betty Lewis, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

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Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home - Kaufman

2217 S Washington, Kaufman, TX 75142-3625

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