Leroy "Buck" J. Hickman

Leroy J. "Buck" Hickman, 81, of Waynesburg, PA, died at 3:19 AM Monday, June 27, 2022, after a hard and courageous battle with esophageal cancer in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born Friday, September 06, 1940 in Shirley, WV. A son of the late Harley Hickman and Mildred Wright Hickman.

Mr. Hickman loved farming and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who will greatly miss him who supplied them with popsicles on a daily basis.

He enjoyed playing cards, taking trips with his best friend John Higgins to get lunch, and being with his family and having his grandkids around.

Buck's first job was working on the Orndorff Farm in Waynesburg during high school years and later worked at the A&P Store in Waynesburg. He then worked as a Lightholder in construction for Langenfelder Construction, Michuda Construction, Ram Construction, and Atlas Construction. With his brother Dave they owned and operated an awning installation business in their younger years. He later worked for Greene County Maintenance as the manager retiring in 1996. He loved all the kids at Seldom Seen Farm and was known as "Pap" to all. "Pap" loved going to the barn everyday to watch the horses work and visit with his barn family.

His Wife: Lucetta A. Morris Hickman, whom he married on Friday, April 24, 1964 died December 7, 2016.

Surviving are 2 Daughters: Kimberly (Lloyd) Blaker, and

Tammy (Troy) Smith, both of Waynesburg, PA, 1 Son: Charles (Christie) Hickman, of Waynesburg, PA, 6 Grandchildren: Amanda (Jason) Pierce, J.F. (Brandy) Blaker, Andrew Hickman, Hailey Hickman, Walker Smith, and Kolby Smith. 4 Great Grandchildren: Layla Pierce, Abigail Blaker, Avery Pierce, Aiden Blaker, 1 Sister:

Carolyn Ross and 1 Brother: David Hickman, both of Waynesburg, PA and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are1 Great Granddaughter Addison Lynae Blaker, and 1 daughter who died in infancy, 3 Sisters: Helen Cox

Beverly A. Cross, and Dorothy Kelley, 4 Brothers: Darrell "Joe" Hickman, Billie Joe Hickman, William "Diddle" Hickman, and

James E. Hickman.

Friends will be received from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 where services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, July 01, 2022 with Pastor Robert Mooney officiating. Burial will be in Oakmont Cemetery, Waynesburg, PA. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.