Richard G. Hickson

Richard G. Hickson obituary, Waterford, MI

Richard G. Hickson

Richard Hickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel on May 3, 2024.

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HICKSON, RICHARD G. "Dick" of White Lake; May 3, 2024; age 80; Loving husband of Judith for 44 years; Dear father of Robert (Marisa) Hickson, Kathleen (Daniel) Thelen, Connie Hickson (John Stephenson), Nicole Davis, Kimberly (Michael)Peterson, Mark (Jordan) Hickson and Andrew (Amy) Hickson; Beloved grandfather of Judith (Eliot), Jennifer, Joshua, Bobby, Christina, Joey, Samantha, Tyler and Owen; Mr. Hickson retired as an engineer at General Motors, after 38 years of service and was a member of St. Perpetua Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time at the Waterford Senior Center, golfing with friends and was an avid woodworker. Dick was the best papa ever and was so proud of his family. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the Church on Monday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters of Monroe.

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