William Donald Hickman

William Donald Hickman obituary, Elizabeth City, NC

William Donald Hickman

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William Hickman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Mar. 13, 2026.
William Donald Hickman, Jr., age 79, of Elizabeth City, NC, died at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on September 12, 1946, to the late William Donald Hickman, Sr. and Anna Mae Tillett Hickman. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and, after active-duty service, worked in construction for 46 years.

He is survived by three sisters, Rita Fields of VA, Vilma Foster (Steven) of WV, and Anna Marie Erdman (Dennis) of VA; and two brothers, Jerome Hickman of NC and Raymond Hickman of WV. He was predeceased by his parents.

A service will be held at a later date in Elizabeth, WV.

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Hickman family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.

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