William Earl Hickman

William Earl Hickman, age 89, was born on February 10, 1915, in Lee County, Mississippi, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Oklahoma City, OK. William was the son of Dock W. & Jettie Mae Quinn Hickman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. William liked fishing and hunting and he enjoyed playing bingo and dominoes. William was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mattie Rosetta; 2 sons; 3 brothers; 3 sisters and 5 grandchildren. Survivors include, 4 sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Sondra Hickman, OKC, OK, Roger & Gayle Hickman, OKC, OK, George & Diane Hickman, Kingston, OK, T.C. & Maureen Hickman, OKC, OK; 3 daughters & 2 sons-in-law, Janet Sue & Ted Hernandez, Jones, OK, Annie Mae & John E. Haynes, Houma, LA, Lillie V. Ramsey, OKC, OK; 1 brother, James Hickman, Kingston, OK; 1 sister, Faye Eaton, Pheba, MS; 36 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 9, 2004, at Memory Lane Cemetery, Harrah, OK, with Father Wilbur Moore officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK.