Bradley Carl Hickman

Brad was born on November 30, 1957, in Joplin, Missouri, to Paul and Carolyn Hickman. He was raised in Springfield, Missouri where he also earned a bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1980. On June 6, 1981, he married his wife Linda. They began their life together in St. Louis, Missouri where they brought two daughters, Lauren and Amanda, into the world. In 1993, Brad and Linda moved to San Antonio, Texas where they raised their two girls.

Brad had a passion for music and learning. These two passions came together in a blog called Brad's Music Room, which he used to tell stories about the music that meant the most to him. This includes his favorite band The Beatles (the greatest band of all time, in his words) whose albums cover the walls of his home office. He enjoyed spending time in his backyard garden that he filled with flowers, succulents, and plumeria trees. Brad's kindness, patience, optimism, and resilience have been an inspiration to all who knew him.

Brad was preceded in death by his father, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Lauren and Amanda; mother, Carolyn; brothers, David and Brian; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Jean Hopkins; six nieces; two nephews; and eight great nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

1:00 P.M.

COKER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

231 E. North Loop Road

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Coker United Methodist Church.