He was born April 28, 1926 in Wheeling, WV., the son of the late George and Mary Henry Hickman.

Mr. Hickman was a retired Cemetery Sexton for the City of Wheeling; a U.S. Navy WWII veteran; and a protestant by faith. He also was a member of the Cave Club and Iola Club.

In addition his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Glasscock Hickman in 2010; four brothers and five sisters.

Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda A. Hickman of Seattle, WA; and three sisters, Millie Maurade, June Constani and Nancy West.

There will be no visitation. Friend are invited to attend graveside services on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling with Rev. Beth Westphal officiating.

Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.

Arrangements are by the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob St., South Wheeling.