of North Little Rock, AR
June 1, 1925 - May 23, 2012
Daniel Webster Hickman Jr. 86, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born in Little Rock on June 1, 1925. Preceding him in death, parents Daniel Webster Hickman Sr. and Augusta Shelton Hickman; sisters, Marjorie Hickman Friday and Janice Hickman Dodd.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Myna (Peachie) Hickman; son, H. Gene Hickman and daughter, Susan Hickman Knottek of Springfield, Missouri. His grandchildren Jeremy Alan Knottek and Justin Taylor Knottek of Springfield, Missouri, Luke Hickman and Riley Hickman; and his beloved dog Kirby; his niece Becky Friday and nephew Bill Friday and many friends.
Dan was a longtime member of the North Little Rock Methodist Church. He graduated from Hendrix College of Conway with a LLB and P.A. degree in Law from Arkansas Law School. Dan enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp, 1942 attended A&M College of Engineering under U.S. Naval Radio training program, graduated 1943. He served overseas in the Southwest Pacific and Philippine areas of operation in WWII awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action 1944. Received honorable discharge October 1945 with the rank of Sergeant.
Dan worked with John Haskins Law Firm and with Lowber Hendrix Law Firm for many years. Dan was a 33 Degree Mason and the Scimitar Shrine Temple.
Dan enjoyed many years with his family at Lake Ouachita , his passion for the lake and his boats were his joy.
Many thanks to the wonderful loving staff at the VA Hospital in North Little Rock for their loving care of our husband and father.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400) 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116.
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5 Condolence(s)
Susan Knottek
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Dad, I love you and miss you every day! I was so proud to be your Daughter. I will you always be a part of you. Love always Susan
Vicki Muzik
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Dear Peachy, Gene, Susan, and family,
To a wonderful life and beautiful family, I pray your love
and strength will hold you together and always. Lean
on me for support during this difficult time. I love you
all.
Sincerely, Vicki MUzik
Paul Cook, Sr.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Peachie , Gene and Susan:
God Bless You during this time of loss and grief. I will always remember the times of association with Dan and Peachie. I could write a small book of the best of the best of memories. May God Bless you and give you strength to endure this trememdous loss. Please lean on me and others who are out here that will give you love and support .
May God bless you with all his riches and blessings for ever and ever.
Paul Cook
Jennifer Goode
Sunday, May 27, 2012
God Bless you for your love of life, family and this country. You will be greatly missed.
Betty Kirkes
Saturday, May 26, 2012
I am RN on 1E at VA Hospital who helped care for Mr. Hickman for the last year. He was a uniique person and always pleasant. It was an honor to help care for him.