Mr John Albert Hickman Sr

He was the middle son born to Charles Lee Hickman and Gladys Sunshine

O’Guin Hickman on July 8, 1925 in Hustburg, TN. He graduated from

Tribble High School in 1942, joined the U.S. Navy in June, 1943, served as a

member of the Eighth Beach Batallion and was Honorably discharged in 1946. He attended the

University of Alabama and studied drafting and civil engineering.

Mr Hickman worked with various Engineering firms, held a real estate license for several years and

owned Hickman Plan service, drawing house plans. At the age of 65 he enrolled

at Southwest State Technical College and completed studies in Computer

Assisted Drafting. He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church.

Mr. Hickman is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Perry Hickman;

daughter, Denna Hickman Fortner (Dale); son, John Hickman Jr.; granddaughter,

Crystal Isbell Bylinowski (David); grandsons, Calvin, Henry and Benjamin

Bylinowski; former daughter in law, Shirley Busma; former son in law, Daniel

Hanbury; a host of nieces and nephews, former U.S. Navy Shipmates.

The Hickman family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and

gratitude to Mary Walker, Touching Hearts Senior Care and Alabama Hospice Care. Their care and

concern for the dignity and comfort of Mr Hickman will always be remembered.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 1-2, with services

following at 2:00 at Pinecrest Cemetery, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile,

Alabama 36605.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the William F. Green State Veteran’s

Home, 300 Faulkner Drive, Bay Minette 36507