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William L. "Bill" Hickman Jr.

William Hickman Obituary

HICKMAN, William L. "Bill" Jr., 75, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Margaret Hickman. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Hickman; his children, Larry Hickman and wife, Kay, Michael Hickman and wife, Linda, Melanie Hickman, Margaret Robinson and husband, Steve, and adopted daughter, Tina Journell; five grandchildren, Chastity, Amy, Melissa, Katelin, and Brad; four great-grandchildren, and a loving extended family and friends. Bill was a member and deacon of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, a member of the Virginia Softball Hall of Fame, a retired employee of Reynolds Metals Company, a U.S. Army Korean veteran, and a member of the John Marshall Cadet Corps, C Company, Class of 1952. Bill's spirit, sense of humor, and love for life was contagious. His absence will be felt by the church kitchen committee, choir, van ministry, drama department, and the Royal Ambassadors (R.A.s). He will also be missed by hundreds of local softball teams, umpires, and fans. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 9, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 10. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 11, at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Ave., with a reception to follow. Interment 10 a.m. Monday, November 12, at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hickman

38 Entries

Elmo & Betty Mann

August 14, 2008

Betty, We are thinking of you today. May the love of God give you strength and courage to handle all you need to do during this difficult time. Sincerely,

Jill Barber

December 3, 2007

To the Hickman Family,
Although I only met Mr. Hickman briefly, I know Melanie well and the stories she told about her dad always made me remember my father. My thoughts and prayers are with your family throughout this year.
Jill Barber

Patsy Nunnally-Elliott

November 21, 2007

Betty, I was so sad to hear about Bill's passing. He will be missed by so many. I'm glad that I got to see you and sit with Bill at my Aunt Lucille's funeral. Your husband was a remarkable man who touched the lives of so many young people over the years. We were bless to have know him. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.

Amy Farmer (Hickman)

November 21, 2007

Although it has been just two weeks it feels like forever since you passed. I hear stories told by people that knew you an it hits me that you are gone....your really gone. We all miss you SO VERY MUCH an we know that you are looking down on us. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving an we will be lost without you there but then realize that you are still there with us in spirit. The Hickman family has always been strong an will continue to be because that is something that you gave us. You will always be missed we love you Papa!

Diane Harris

November 13, 2007

Mrs. Hickman,
I was sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Hickman. I always enjoyed him at the Reynolds parties. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane Harris(wife of the late Alphonso Harris who was a co-worker of Mr. Hickman)

Tom Robinson

November 12, 2007

Mike, Larry, and the Hickman family. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts were with you during this hard time. May you find comfort with memories of him.

Betty Wallace Holcomb

November 12, 2007

Mrs. Hickman and Family, I was so sad to hear of the death of Mr. Hickman. I'm praying for God's peace to rule in the days to come. I join you in rejoicing that he's in Heaven and missing him here on Earth.

Dick Blackwell

November 12, 2007

Larry and all the Hickman family. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jeannette Weisiger

November 10, 2007

Dear Betty...Our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Grace Hospital Alumnae

Butch& Hazel Allen

November 10, 2007

Betty We are so sorry for your loss of Bill. He is a great guy and everyone will miss him. We are sure he will have a big crowd up there to greet him.Sorry we could not be there for you.

Marilyn Oakes Pat Schindler

November 10, 2007

Dear Mel & Tina,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will be in touch.

Marilyn & Pat

Katelin Hickman

November 10, 2007

He was also the best Great Grandpa anyone could ask for! Love, Kyara, Kayla, Eddie, and Madisen

Katelin Hickman

November 10, 2007

He was the best Papa anyone could ask for! Love, Chastity, Amy, Melissa, Katelin, and Brad

Rick Fisk

November 10, 2007

Some people go through life without making much noise. Bill was a concert band! The man lived. I cannot tell you how much I/we will miss him. He was like a father to so many of us. You always had to be on your p's and q's around him or he would "getcha"! Billy, I figure you played a practical joke on St Peter at the golden gates and are sitting next to the Lord plotting something now. Rest in peace Hick. You are the man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Hickman family. Cherish his memory. Peace.

Wilma Padgett

November 10, 2007

Our Sympathy to you Betty and other family members. We have fond memories of all we shared with you. Bill had such a good sense of humor. He, you and your family have been good friends.

HELEN Watkins

November 10, 2007

Dear Betty, Iam so sorry for your lost You &your family are in my prayers Helen Watkins

christy jones (turner)

November 10, 2007

Betty and the whole Hickman clan, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known most of you since I was a kid. I will really miss Bill, he was so active in everything he did. I still remember him on this past Easter getting us ready for the play we were about to see. He was always a happy man who enjoyed life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michelle Danner

November 10, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss Mrs. Betty. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Rita Presser

November 9, 2007

Betty, Larry, Michael, Melanie, & Margaret - I am SO sorry to hear that Bill has passed. You all know is now with the Lord. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Gregory Rymer

November 9, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Margie Harrison

November 9, 2007

Betty and family, I am at a loss for words as there are not enough words to express the impact Bill had and will continue to have on others. I not only lost a church family member but a true family member too. He didn't have to have the same DNA to be a part of the family. He was truly a genuine man with a heart of gold. I will miss his hugs every Sunday and miss him wearing his sunglasses during church because he forgot his regular ones in the car. I will miss his crazy sense of humor and his beautiful voice as he and mom sang every Christmas Eve. I know mom cared a great deal about him and in her many talks to the community about her deployment, she always mentioned how Hickman got her bags embroidered so she knew which ones where hers. Hickman's memory/legacy will live on and I am only a phone call away if you need me or mom. Love you!

Sharon Ahlin

November 9, 2007

Larry,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, PFG Rebate Acctg.

Ellen Johnson

November 9, 2007

Betty, so sad to hear of your loss. I know you will be surrounded by your family and friends. May God bless all of you. Much love, Bill and Ellen (Hayden) Johnson

Elmo & Betty Mann

November 9, 2007

Betty and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bill will always be remembered as a special man and good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,

Joan Draucker Williams

November 9, 2007

There will never be another "Hickman" as his classmates of the 1952 John Marshall High School graduating class knew him. He was always the one who would brighten up the room when he appeared. You always knew when he was on the scene and his classmates delighted in seeing him knowing that he would be joking about something. We are all blessed to have known such a kind and delightful man over these past 60 years or more. I know the angels in heaven are rejoicing at his being there with them now as his classmates have rejoiced at his being here with us over the years. God bless you Betty for sharing "Hickman" with us.

Class of 1952 JMHS

Tara Croom

November 9, 2007

Betty, I send my love and prayers to you and your family! Bill was a wonderful person that would always have a smile on his face or even a warm hug on a cold day! Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him!

Lillie Tilman

November 9, 2007

sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Lillie Tilman

Dana Nuckols

November 9, 2007

Mike - Just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and always.

Ron & Sandy Pomfrey

November 9, 2007

Betty, so sorry to hear of your loss. God must have needed a
"special softball player" for his team in Heaven. He sure will be missed by us.

Sincerely

Dianne Wade

November 9, 2007

Betty, I wish I could be there for you. Your presence at my aunt Alice's and at my father's funerals meant so much to me. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you

Martha Weisiger Fraher

November 9, 2007

Betty, I was so sorry to read of Bill's death. It's been years since I've seen you but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember playing for your wedding. Love,

Richard Messer

November 9, 2007

Though I only met Mr. Hickman once-or-twice (on the ballfield - what were the chances!), I know Larry to be a fine man and realize what a strong infuence Bill had on him and all the family. Our prayers and best wishes are with all of the family during this changing period of your lives.

Maggie and Jim DeHaven

November 9, 2007

Mr Hickman was a nice man and a good neighbor. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Your neighbors from across the sreet.

Helen Kilburn

November 9, 2007

Betty and family
Sorry for your lost.we will all miss him.He was a part of my life growing up in the church.He was like a father for some us whos father was never there!Every time you see him hes always smiling.God is getting a great man and great ballprayer.always in my prayers.

Martha Walsh

November 9, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

J. Norman Hall

November 9, 2007

I guess God needed a true gentleman and a softball player for his team. You, Mr. Hickman, was his choice. I enjoyed all the fun times we had playing with and against each other and I thank god I got to know you over the past 20 plus years. I pray everday that my two sons will have a "Bill Hickman Type Role Model" in their life just like me. I'll never forget you. May god bless.

The Lynns

November 9, 2007

Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May joyful memories given you peace and comfort. With deepest sympathy, Lynn Graves and Lynn Szostek

Tommy Turner

November 8, 2007

Betty and family, please allow me to express my sorrow for the passing of Bill. As you know, he was a close friend of mine who taught me everything I know about hunting and I looked to him as a second father. I, as well as you, will miss him deeply but know he is in heaven and will look out for each of us as only Hickman can and would do.

Rest in Peace Hickman, Tbone will miss you buddy!!!!!

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