Don E. Hickman, 71, Gas City, died peacefully in his home at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late James S. and Faye (Welch) Hickman. On November 11, 1980, Don married Nancy Treaster, and she survives.
Don was a graduate of Ozark Academy in Gentry, Arkansas. He moved to Grant County in 1983 to accept a position as Psychologist at Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc. He served in various capacities at GBMH until moving his practice to the private sector with Indiana Health Group in 1996. Approximately one year ago, he changed the focus of his practice to a focus on geriatric issues and remained involved in that field until January of 2016.
During his leisure time, Don enjoyed wildflowers, especially Blue Bells, and watching wildlife and birds from their deck. He also did a lot of work with poetry and songwriting over the past 20 years and had one published book entitled “Be Happy and at Peace”.
Loved ones Don leaves behind include his wife, Nancy, of 35 years; children, Ron (Angela) Hickman, Willets, California, Randall Hickman, Marion, and Lori Phillips, St. Charles, Missouri; grandchildren, River Hickman, Sky Hickman, and Reed Hickman, all from Willets California, and Joli Southard, St. Charles, Missouri; and siblings, David (Elaine) Hickman and Verna Faye (Tommy) Dame, both from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kenny Vance, Batesville, Arkansas.
There will be a memorial service for Don at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Integrity Funeral Care, 2901 S. Washington St., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Family Hospice, 705 S. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46953.
Online condolences may be made at www.ifccares.com.
For the last few years I have been poised, ready to try my wings, but each time The Voice has said, “It’s not time yet,” and pushed me back into the nest. I am once again poised on the edge of the nest. This time I feel the wind beneath my wings AND FLY as I launch into the sky. When I am soaring in the bright Son light, enjoying the sense of motion and the view, please join me in spirit and celebrate my successful take-off! –Don Hickman (1/20/2016)