INFORMATION ADDED ON MAY 29 - A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at the Bluffton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at and following the service at the church until 4 p.m. where a light reception will be held.
Rupert "Jerry” Hickman, 77, died May 26, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System. Jerry was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Giles County, Tennessee to the late Rupert and Gladys (Paige) Hickman. Jerry was married to Chris (Lane) Hickman of Riverview, Michigan, and they were divorced. He later married Debbie (Marsh) Hickman who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2008.
Jerry was a journeyman/mechanic at Lima Ford Engine Plant and enjoyed working on cars.
Survivors include four children, Timothy Hickman of Michigan, Tina (Kenny) Hanley of Kentucky, Deanna Hickman of Beaverdam, Ohio, Eric Hickman of Michigan; six grandchildren, Brandon Caserta, Jerry Hickman, Julie Suller, Brooke Snyder, Olivia and Dalaney Hickman; three great-grandchildren, Lilianna and Penelope Snyder, Mark Suller; two brothers, Tom (Anita) Hickman of Tennessee, Bob (Kathy) Hickman of Michigan; and a sister, Rita (Art) Bartz of Michigan.
Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, James Hickman and a sister, Emily Gibson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
