Jody Paul Hickman, 68, of Deweyville, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his home.
Visitation will begin at noon on Friday, November 15, 2013, at Sutton Cemetery in Honey Island, with graveside service following at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Camden, Texas, on September 6, 1945, Jody was the son of B.B. and Ivy Belle (Kelley) Hickman. He served in the US Army and worked for Claybar Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, as well as spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, B.B. Hickman; mother, Ivy Belle Hickman; daughter, Molly Elmore; and grandson, Dallen Elmore.
Jody is survived by his wife, Loretta Hickman of Deweyville; son, Joseph Wade Hickman and wife Ellen of Little Cypress; step-children, David Carpenter and wife Melissa of Utah, Edward Quebodeaux and wife Heather of Arizona, Amber Piper and husband John III of Florida; and grandchildren, Matthew Hickman and wife Danielle of Wichita Falls, Joshua Hickman and wife Laiken of Lake Charles, Shawn Hickman of Little Cypress, Kristin Hickman of Little Cypress, Dylan Elmore of Deweyville, Alexis Byrd of Vidor, Bailey Carpenter of Utah, Mya Carpenter of Utah, and Liana Piper of Florida.
He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Brantley, Paisley, and Lyra; brother, Hollis Hickman and wife Sharon of Orange; sister, Audrey McCollough and husband Roy of Deweyville; former wife, Georgia White of Nichols Creek; and close friends, Betty, Tony, and Sally Wilidge.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Wade Hickman, Matthew Hickman, Joshua Hickman, Shawn Hickman, Samson Jackson, Kristin Hickman, and Joey Claybar.
Services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Tessie Barney Olden
November 15, 2013
To the Hickman family. You mite not remember me. My name is Tessie Barney Ogden I'm sending ny prayers to the family. I no u are going thru a tuff time. just remember he will b with u every day
Lucretia Stormy Mcdonnell
November 13, 2013
Lucretia Stormy Mcdonnell lit a candle in memory of Joseph "Jody" Paul Hickman
Melissa Carpenter
November 13, 2013
Jody was one of my favorite kinds of men. He was the strong silent type, quick to smile and laugh but preferred quiet side conversations over big loud shindigs. He enjoyed the outdoors and knew something about just about everything. I am so glad I got to show him the mountains and rivers of Utah and I will always remember his smiling face and calming presence. We love and miss you Pa Jody.
Jeanine Potter
November 13, 2013
I didnt know Jody very well, only met him once but I know that Rita loves him and he loved her...RIP friend!! My prayers are with the family!
Melissa Carpenter
November 13, 2013
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