He was a retired wildlife officer with The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, member of Green Hill Community Baptist Church and an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carlene Peebles and Robbie Hawkins; two brothers, Floyd Hickam and Willard Hickam; and one grandson, David Allen Bawcom.
Survivors include his loving wife, Merle Rodgers Hickam of Green Hill; two daughters, Kathy Hickam Kiefer of Green Hill and Vickie Hickam McCall and husband Mike of Rowell; three grandchildren, Dawn Miles of Green Hill, Chris McCall of Little Rock and Leslie Taylor of Green Hill; step-granddaughter, Tera Rawls of Little Rock; seven great grandchildren, Danielle Miles of Ruston, Zach Miles and Brittany Bawcom both of Green Hill, Ian, Breanna, Olivia and Rylie Taylor all of Green Hill; one brother, Wilson Hickam of Bidderford, ME; and one sister, Mary Bellofatto of Naples, FL.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(30)
BOBBY PRITCHARD
EL DO, AR Friday, November 27, 2015 just looking at the obits, and so sorry to see the passing of Billy He was a class mate of mine at Drew Central, always knew Him to be a kind and considerate person.Merle may Gods presence be with You and all Your family in the days ahead.linda funderburg
, AR Sunday, November 8, 2015 prayers for the hickam familyDoug McCarty
Nashville, TN Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Mrs. Merle, Kathy, Vicky and family,So sorry to hear of Mr. Billy’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug McCarty
Becky Manuel
Dallas, TX Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Vicki and family: Mom and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and so thankful we got to visit with him at the class reunion in May. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. BeckyClassie Jones Green
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 Sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Billy. He had a ClassieGREAT life I know you will miss him. Love to the famillyJuanitaSain and Harlen Brown
ElDorado, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 Merle and Family, we send our condolences and love to you . Billy was a dear friend and we will miss him. Juanita and HarlenAlvin & Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with family.Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, dad, granddad and brother. He was a wonderful man and friend to all. God has truly taken an angel home to be with him.You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
With love & sympathy,
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 My prayers go out to Mrs. Hickam and family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a loving person and always made you feel special.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, November 2, 2015 Hickam family, sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be praying for the family.Dennis Wells
Pamela Pace Blann
Crossett, AR Sunday, November 1, 2015 Prayers for you and the family. He was always a joy to be around. He always loved the little children and will be missed. praying for comfort and peace in the days to come.Freda Scogin Baker
oak grove, MO Sunday, November 1, 2015 Merle, Kathy, VickieYou are all in my thoughts and prayers. Billy will be missed by everyone, but we will never forget him and his great sense of humor.
Barbara K Maxwell
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 1, 2015 Kathy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Praying for comfort for you and your family.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 1, 2015 Dear Merle and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Billy passing May you find comfort in the loving arms of our Savior I am so sorry I can not attend any of the services but know my prayers are with you and family My deepest sympathy
Hazel (sanders) Potts
Timothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 I have known Mr. Billy since I started duck hunting in the late 60’s. He would always stop by to say hello and watch us work the ducks. He always had a story to tell and was a good man and will be missed.Our prayers are with your family and he will be deeply missed.
Tim Forrest and family
Billy and Martha Jenkins
, TX Saturday, October 31, 2015 We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Billy. We have many fond memories of the time we spent at the deer camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 Dear Merle, My sincere sympathy goes to you & your family. Mother was only 6 when Billy was born and always felt closer kin to him than 2nd cousin. I decided to tell her yesterday even though I knew she would know for only a moment, and she said, "Well my goodness! Do you mean Doris' boy?" May you all find comfort in the good memories of Billy and your close family!Scotty/Debbie Holderfield
Rison, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 Vickie and family, Debbie and I are sorry for your loss. We pray for God's special presence and comfort during a difficult time.Glenda Scogin
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 Mrs. Merle and family,I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you all.
Casey Rady
Warren, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times! Keep telling all the fishing stories, we all know there is plenty!Leta Taylor
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 31, 2015 Sorry to miss the funeral but we'll be out of town. We mourn for a time without his presence, but joy comes in the morning when we see him again in heaven. God blesses us with hope. We'll be thinking of you all.John Hickam
, WA Saturday, October 31, 2015 I love you, Uncle Billy. You will have Heaven in stitches with your stories.James & Mary Doss Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 We are so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was a good man. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 Merle and family, It was with great sadness I read of Billy's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Praying that the Lord will give you strength, comfort and peace as only He can. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 merle and family may God hold you close during this sad time.. i am thinking of you'llBarbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 Mrs. Hickam and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know Godwill comfort you and help you thru this difficult time. You have many friends praying for you. I will be out of town this weekend so will be unable to attend services. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love You !
Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Patti Wilson
rison, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 Praying for the family at this time and the days to come. May God Bless you during this difficult time.Kay & Bruce Brown
Rison, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 Praying for you all.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Friday, October 30, 2015 Merle, Kathy, and Vicky, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Billy and will miss that big hug He always gave me. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time