Bob Wayne Hickman

Bob was born on January 30, 1934 in Scipio, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.W. and Mattie (Weddle) Hickman and his daughter, Terry Ann Gallaher.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Mary Taylor Hickman. They were married on March 7, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

He is also survived by two daughters: Sherry Meek and her husband Danny Meek of Alba, Texas, and Vicky Downs and her husband Dan Downs of Sachse, Texas.

Grandchildren: Shanna Harp and her husband Grant Harp of Allen, Texas, Shane Meek and his wife Jennifer Meek of Royse City, Texas, Shaun Meek and wife Megan Meek of Royse City, Texas, Sammy Downs and his wife Alisha Downs of Sachse, Texas, and Jake Downs of Sachse, Texas.

Great grandchildren: Tanner and Ty Harp, Kenzi and Jillian Meek, Stone and Jade Meek, Brooklyn and Samona Downs.

Also surviving are his brother and sisters: Jane Hearon of Rolla, Missouri, David Hickman of Waco, Texas, and Mary Kay Cook of Duncan, Oklahoma.

After 13 years at Collins Radio and Texas Instruments in the field of electronics, he obtained his master’s degree in education.

In 1975, he began a long teaching career at Plano Senior High. He was an avid Plano Wildcat fan from 1962 until his last breath in 2015.

He was proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed many years of football, basketball, and soccer games.

A Memorial Service and celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at the First Baptist Church in Plano located at 1300 East 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074.

Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas has charge of arrangements.