Jim is preceded in death by parents: Ray and Jessie Hickman; sisters: Frances Wyrick and Martha Sellers.
He is survived by brother, David Hickman (Nancy); special niece, Cindy Slate; several nieces and nephews.
The family will honor Jim's wishes and no services will be held. He will be laid to rest at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Hickman family.