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JOSEPH HICKMAN Obituary

Joseph Paul Hickman CHANDLER, AZ - Joseph Paul Hickman, 64, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home in Chandler, AZ. Joe was born December 9, 1953, in Hammond, IN. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheryl. He is also survived by daughter Alicia Miller, her husband Scott and their two children: daughter Amy Vadovic, her husband Matt and their child, son Joseph Hickman, his partner Tori Prosen and their two children: son Ryan Hickman and his child; brother Bruce Hickman; sister Linda Blank and husband Paul; sister Rhonda Fields and husband Rod; and sister Sheryl Wright and husband Donnie. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Fleur Hickman, as well as his brother Robert Hickman and sister-in-law Mitzi Hickman. Joe worked as the Director of Maintenance in Hammond and Valparaiso School Districts. Services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the SMS Research Foundation in support of his granddaughter. Donations can be made online at www.smsresearchfoundation.org.

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Published by The Times on Nov. 29, 2018.

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Joe flores

December 2, 2018

My heart goes out to the Hickman family Joe was a good man I worked with him SCH for many years,

Cindy Marlatt/Shreffler

December 1, 2018

My condolences to the Hickman family. You are in my prayers for comfort during this difficult time

Marcia McBroom Teffkin

December 1, 2018

My condolences to the Hickman family. You are in my prayers for comfort during this difficult time

HOWIE

November 30, 2018

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO JOE'S FAMILY. JOE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. ITS HARD TO PUT IN WORDS WHAT A GREAT PERSON JOE WAS, AND ALSO A GOOD FOOTBALL PLAYER.

PRAYERS TO THE HICKMAN FAMILY.

barbara dark

November 29, 2018

My condolences to the family

November 29, 2018

Dear Cheryl and Family,
I worked with Joe at the School City of Hammond and was always impressed with his knowledge of many things. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and my heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Joe was a great man.
Tom Dykiel

Theresa Mayerik

November 28, 2018

My sincere sympathy to the family of Joe Hickman. I worked with Joe at the School City of Hammond. He was a wonderful co-worker!

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