He was retired from the Arkansas Forestry Commission and as manager of Baccum Nursery. He was a graduate of Arkansas A & M College (now UAM) with a degree in Forestry, a member of First Assembly of God Church of Monticello and a veteran of the Korean War. He was the son of the late Charles and Doris Berryman Hickam and was also preceded in death by a brother, Willard Hickam and a sister, Carlene Peebles.
Survivors include his wife Martha Sue Rhodes Hickam of Wilmar; two sons, Charles Hickam and wife, Tessa of Wilmar and Terry Hickam and wife, Cindy of Sherwood; two daughters, Debbie Dahlager and husband, Ian of Tacoma, WA and Lisa Geary of Monticello; two brothers, Billy Hickam of Wilmar and Wilson Hickam of Biddeford, Maine; two sisters, Robbie Hawkins of Wilmar and Mary Bellofatto of Naples, FL; two grandsons; Trey Geary and Josh Hickam; seven granddaughters, Tara Goff, Kaitlynn Hickam, Julie Hallett, Kassie Claunch, Brittney Kocourek, Brandi Coger and Brooklyn Dahlager; five great-grandchildren, Aiden, Harmony and Kiley Hickam, Austin and Peyton Kocourek.
Condolences(19)
Craig Geary
Little Rock, AR Sunday, August 7, 2011 Floyd is the man I most respected in my life. He was always so kind to me and taught me more than anyone knows. Certainly he will be missed by family and the entire community but also by those of us who's heart he touched in many ways.Beverly Pevey
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 My deepest sympothy during this timeWanda Bishop Koelling
salem, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 Pete, I am sorry I didn't mean to leave you off of the earlier post. I just had a senior moment. I truly am sorry about your dad. Remember all the good times. I love you allWanda Bishop Koelling
Bob Kappler
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 Sue and family,Sorry to hear about Floyd. You are in my prayers.
Stinson Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 Sue and Family, So sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. May the God of Heaven lift you up on wings of love and give you comfort and peace in this time of grief. Norma and Stinson (Walter) ChapmanWayne & Margie Dawdy
Jacksonville, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 Hickman family we want to let youall know we are thinking about you and will keep you in our prayersMargie Ellis
Wilmar, AR Friday, July 29, 2011 Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Floyd was loved by all that ever met him. So sorry he has been so sick for so long.Much Love, Royce and Margie
Wanda Bishop Koelling
salem, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 Sue, Debbie, Lisa, Terry and family,I am so sorry to hear about Floyd. It is a sad time for you all but a wonderful time for him, as he has reached his goal, heaven . It has been a long time since I have seen or talked to you, but you are still loved and have a special place in my heart. Just wish that we could all go at the same time, but that isn't the way it works. Love you all Wanda
Nolan and Aurelia Pennington
, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 We share in your sorrow over the loss of a loved one. May God be your strength in the days to come.Bryan & Jan Stephenson
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 Sue and family:Thinking of you during this difficult time. Love you much!
Janis Robbins
Greenbrier, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 My family and I are sorry for your loss of Mr. Floyd. I am employed by the AFC at Greenbrier, and knew him when he was at the Nursery. You are in our thoughts and prayers.George Rheinhardt
Adona, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 SueIt was my honor and pleasue to have known and worked with Floyd. He was the best a getting by with little or nothing.
With his help, I was able to raise the most and best potatoes I ever raised.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friend George
mike cagle
Greenbrier, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 Sue and family,Hate to hear of your loss. Sure thought lot of Floyd. He is in better place now. Will be praying for you and hope God's comfort to you.
Allan Murray
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 Floyd was not only my supervisor, he was also my friend. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. Rest in Peace my friend.Tony Peebles
Lacey, AR Thursday, July 28, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Floyd, you are in my thoughts & prayers.PAUL & MARY MCHAN
COLUMBIA, TN Wednesday, July 27, 2011 DEAR SUE, MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND GIVE YOU THE PEACE ONLY HE CAN GIVE. WE LOVE YOU ALL, AND LOVED FLOYDS HUMOUR. GOD BLESS, MARY MCHANLori McCoy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2011 I am sorry!! Prayers for you all!Tracie & Ricky Johnson
Warren, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Pete & Tessa.. I was sadden to hear of your Father passing..Even tho we knew it wouldn't be long til He went to be with our Lord...it is still hard to give him up..Praying for you and the entire Family to get thur this sad time in your lives...Just know that He is not in anymore pain and he can rest now...love ya'llCarole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2011 To the Hickam family, Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May the Lord grant you the peace and comfort that only HE can. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and for the future.Carole (Doss)