Eldridge W. Hickman

Eldridge W. Hickman obituary, Magnolia, AR

Eldridge W. Hickman

Eldridge Hickman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Eldridge W. Hickman, 91, of Magnolia, AR passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
Born June 4, 1934, in Tenaha, TX to the late John Terry Hickman and Dena Mae (Ramsey) Hickman-Arnold. E.W. retired from Albemarle and was a member of the Village Baptist Church and the Arkansas Cattleman's Association.
E.W. enjoyed hunting and spending his time outdoors. He was also a conversationalist, who loved to talk to people and was one who never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Wayne Hickman; siblings, John Talmadge Hickman, Preston Hickman, Emma Jean Ward, and Charles Raymond Hickman. E.W. is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nina Hickman of Magnolia, stepson, DeWayne Green of El Dorado, and a host of extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia with funeral services following at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Aaron Middleton officiating. Burial will be in the Village Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Russell Thomas, Clay Carter, Terry Smith, Tim Foster, Chuck Duncan, and Ken Sayers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Village Baptist Church, 5436 Hwy 82 E, Magnolia, AR 71753.
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