Gene served his Country in the US Navy and was a member of the VFW Post 9454. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Delores Christ; sister: Karen Snider.
He was survived by sons: Alex Hickmott of High Point, NC, Jason Hickmott of Chicago, Ill, Robert Moreno of Chicago, Ill; daughter: Kathryn Hickmott of Jacksonville, NC; brothers: Larry Hickmott of Buffalo, NY, Mark Hickmott of Bay City, Mich., Alan Hickmott of Mountain Home, Ark., Joe Hickmott of Bay City, Mich.; sister: Stephanie Hilldinger of Bay City, Mich.; grandchildren: Jackson Noah Hickmott, Adrian Ethan Hickmott, Lola Gene Hickmott.
Condolences may be made to www.johnsonfuneralhomes.com .
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.