January 1, 1933 ~ January 31, 2013
LINDEN TX Don Hickson,Sr., 80, of Linden, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 in a Linden hospital. He was born January 1, 1933 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Valerie McKinney Hodges. His step father was Frank Hodges. Mr. Hickson was retired from the military and was a superintendent with Brown and Root and several large construction companies in the U.S. and abroad. He was former District Commander for the VFW, Commander of Lyles-McDaniel VFW Post 6968 in Linden; member of Linden Lions Club and served in the Honor Guard of the Jefferson VFW Post. Mr. Hickson was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hickson of Linden; six sons, Billy Don Hickson of Pennsylvania, Don Hickson, Jr. and wife, Susan of Marshfield, MO, Floyd Delbert Hickson and wife Phyllis of Maxwell, CA, Douglas Hickson, Sr. and wife, Renee of Marshfield, MO; Jerry Hargett and wife Brenda of Pittsburg, TX, and Terry Hargett and wife Rhonda of Lake Othe Pines; three daughters, Debra Jean Wadsworth and husband, David of Maxwell, CA, Donna Jean Hargett of Ft. Sumner, NM, and Elizabeth Morren and husband, Scott of Anton, TX; two brothers, Doyle Ray Hodges and wife, Anita, and Jerry Dale Hodges and wife, Towana all of Bloomfield, NM; three sisters, Shirley Wilson of Springfield, MO, Barbara Jean Blair Hastings, NE, and Vivian Lee Darnell and husband, Jerry Don of Bloomfield, NM; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, other family member and a host of friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; an uncle who was his mentor and large influence on Mr. Hicksons life, Floyd Buck McKinney; daughters, Valerie Dianna Sitton and Brenda Kay Hargett McCreery; Kevin Loyd Hargett; and grandson, Billy Don Hickson, Jr.; also influencing his life were brothers-in-law, Charles Wilson and John Blair. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm, Tuesday, February, 5,2013 in the chapel of Reeder-David-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with Pastor John Taylor officiating. Interment is in New Hope Cemetery in Marietta. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lyle-McDaniel VFW Post 6968, Linden Lions Club, the DAV, or Linden Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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Don was a friend and a fellow ion. He will be missed. Kate and Joe
A wonderful man, loving husband and father and will be missed by so many friends. My symphaty and prayers are with all of you.
My deepest sympathies to your family, as a former employee of the VFW post here in Linden I enjoyed visiting with Mr Hickson and hearing some of the stories that he had to tell. He was a good person that loved his country and his family
My email is for contact too sorry- judyhickson57@yahoo.com.
Our family extends our most sincere condolences in your time of loss. We happened to notice the notice in the paper of your loss and recognized the last name. We have long lost family members that we lost touch with years ago, we feel it is a possiblity that someone in your family may be able to help us find the answers to this. My father is Raymond Hickson Sr. He will be 82 this month. We apologize for posting this on here and again extend our condolences. If anyone would like to reach us my email is above or my facebook page is available for contact:https://www.facebook.com/messages/#!/judy.caples.3
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dorothy and all the children during this sad time. Don was a wonderful man and we can only pray be faithful to God! The resurrection morning is not too far away. God Bless, Pastor Derek, Irene, Carlston and Nevaeh Lazarus. Dallas Texas
Dorothy, I was so sorry to hear of Don's death. Dari Money called me the next day and I've seen it in the paper since. I miss sitting across from Don when I first started going to Lion's Club with Winston. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. Love to you,Dana Kirkland
We'll sure miss seeing him around town and especially at Lion's Club. Find comfort in knowing that he no longer has to suffer. May God bless your family. Love, Richard and Holly