Gary L. Hickman

Gary L. Hickman

Gary L. “Grandad” Hickman, 82, died May 29, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mr. Hickman was born in Holton, Kansas and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Gary graduated with 3 bachelor’s degrees from Oregon State University and a master’s degree from Utah State University.  He was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Society of Mammalogists, American Ornithological Society, and the American Fisheries Society. He enjoyed cruising with Loraine, fishing, hunting, conversing with people and was a master bird bander. 

Survivors include Loraine “Grandmom” Thompson of Florida; son, Arlain (Jennifer) Hickman and their 6 children, Kathryn, Samuel, Cherith, Elizabeth, Zion, and Tirzah all of Idaho, Alaska and Florida; daughter, Lori (Matthew) Roth and their daughter, Madison of Florida; brother, Kin Hickman and his daughter, Amanda (Aaron) Claypole & their son, Aiden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adeline & Clifford Hickman, and brother, Lenney Hickman.