Joseph Paul Hickman

Joe was born December 9, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana.

Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheryl Hickman. He is also survived by daughter Alicia Miller, her husband Scott and their two children; daughter Amy Vadovic, her husband Matt and their child; son Joseph Hickman, his partner Tori Prosen and their two children; and son Ryan Hickman and his child. In addition,

Joe is survived by brother Bruce Hickman; sister Linda Blank and husband Paul; sister Rhonda Fields and her husband Rod; and sister Sheryl Wright and husband Donnie.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Fleur Hickman, as well as his brother Robert Hickman and sister-in-law Mitzi Hickman.

Joe worked for over 30 years in the Hammond Public Schools, with his last position as Director of Maintenance and New Construction. He went on to work in Arizona for the Tempe Union High School District as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 1st from 9:00-11:00 am, followed by funeral service from 11:00-12:00, and graveside service from 12:00-12:30 at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Smith-Magenis Syndrome Research Foundation in support of Joe’s granddaughter, Brooklynn. Donations can be made online at www.smsresearchfoundation.org or mailed to P.O. Box 661 Georgetown, CT 06829-0661.