It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of James Porter Hickman, Jr., 60, of Spicewood, Texas. He passed away at his home surrounded by family on May 14, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
James was born on January 21, 1962 to James P. Hickman, Sr., and Vonda Vanhoose- Hickman in Valparaiso, Indiana.
James was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandad, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.
James lived in many places and attended school in West Memphis, AR, Plainview, TX, Abilene, TX, Sweetwater, TX, Mineral Wells, TX, Amarillo, TX, Nuremberg, Germany and returned to Abilene, TX for high school. In 1979, James started dating Diana after meeting through friends. James and Diana were married on June 5, 1981 and went on to have three daughters, Amanda, Malissa, and Lacy. He became a Grandad at the age of 42.
James started his first job at Steak and Egg in Abilene, Texas as a cook. He consistently worked from the age of 14 until his diagnosis in October 2020. He always worked hard and provided for his family. He had numerous jobs including rough neck in the oil field, pool plumber/electrician, framer, tile layer, and went on to own his own business, Austec Construction in 1996. James had a love for Nascar, fishing, motorcycles, antiques, and Ham Radios. He obtained his Ham Radio amateur operator license in 2013. More recently he enjoyed rebuilding Ham Radios, computers, and antique clocks. He really loved being a grandad and spending his time with his grandchildren. He was amazing at teaching them life skills. We will all miss him more than words can describe. No longer by our side, forever in our hearts.
James is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diana, his children Amanda (Steve) Dickerson, Malissa (Monty) McKee, Lacy (Dustin) Deal, grandchildren Khristyon, Scott Lee, Kailyn, Lexi, Kyli, Halli, Aspen, Erik, and Clint. He is also survived by his parents, James P. Hickman, Sr. and Vonda Hickman, sister Alesia Rodriguez, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and an abundance of friends.
James was preceded in death by his sister, Yolanda Gail Hammond on August 22, 2021.
Services will be held to honor him at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 Highway 281 North, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 on June 4, 2022 at 2 pm. Burial to follow at Fall Creek Cemetery, 26683 W. State Highway 71, Spicewood, Texas 78669 . Flowers are appreciated, and donations may be made to St. Jude or the American Cancer Society
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