Harry Leo Hickman

Harry Leo Hickman, Jr., 92, of Bolivar passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He was one of 3 children born to Harry Leo and Nellie May Hickman, Sr., in Mounds, Illinois. After his high school graduation he then attended and graduated from Central Methodist College, Fayette, Missouri. He taught school before joining the military in 1944 where he made his career. Harry held many interests and occupations during his lifetime. He worked as an archivist at the National Archives in Washington D.C.; he was editor of the military base paper while stationed in Okinawa; he was an official historian of the USAF while stationed in Vietnam making daily reports to the General; he was a musician in the Air Force Band; a professional genealogist; a member of Toastmasters; he taught both history and music at the high school level; played many musical instruments; made jewelry; and was the last known living member of the "Screwballs". He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Elbert Zane Hickman; and grandson Daniel Lee Clark. He is survived by sons Steven Hickman and his wife Delaura Padovan of King George, Virginia and Allyn Bruce Hickman of Springfield; daughters Linda Chastain of Dunnegan, Robin Cox of Bolivar, Stacey Kincaid and her husband Chester of Bolivar; grandchildren Larsen Edward Chastain, Brandon Leigh Chastain, Charles Albert Clark, D. Robie Cox, Lacey Margaret Kincaid, Shane Taylor Kincaid, Maren Rose Padovan-Hickman;, Tara Lee Padovan-Hickman; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Harry Hickman Jr., will be held 11:30 AM Monday, February 2, 2015 at Murray Funeral Home in Bolivar officiated by Rev. Dan Adkison with burial following at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Sunday, February 1st at Murray Funeral Home in Bolivar. Whereabouts of Heaven Where is this place called heaven? I wonder if it's far. Is it around the nearest corner, Or around some distant star. Have any maps been handed down, Were there any directions given? To assure those of us left on earth, There really is a heaven. Why must we seek assurance. For has God not told us so. Yes, there is a heaven, And one day we will know. by Mary Keough-Rushing Online condolences may be submitted at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com. PDF Printable Version

Harry Leo Hickman

June 28, 1922 - January 23, 2015