James Hickerson

1958 - 2017

Hickerson, James Robert Age 58; of Richardson, Texas; passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2017 at his home. He was born October 17, 1958 in Alma, Michigan the son of Robert and Helen (Pung) Hickerson and was a 1977 graduate of Alma High School. Jim was a generous, loyal and very genuine person who embraced life to the fullest and made many life-long friends. He was well loved by family and friends and his sudden passing has left a huge hole in many lives. Jim was President and Co-Owner of Kart Life, LLC in Texas. He announced races at the Dallas Karting Complex and was known as ‘The Voice’ of North Texas Karting in Denton, Texas. Jim made the racers, especially younger ones, feel special by never forgetting their names or stats, making up special nicknames for them and making a big deal and telling funny stories when he handed them trophies at the podium. Jim is survived by his mother, Helen Hickerson of Alma; four sisters, Carrie Olson of Alma, Lynn Hickerson of New Port, MI, Lori (Kevin) Gozdor of Elizabethtown, KY and Suzanne Hickerson of Alma. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hickerson on October 17, 2016. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 12 noon at Nativity of the Lord Parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alma with Fr. Nate Harburg officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Alma. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. A Celebration of a Life Well Lived was held at the Dallas Karting Complex in Caddo Mills, Texas on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Memorial contributions may be made to Kali’s Cure for Paralysis. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Jimmy’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com