Terry Gene Hickman

Terry G. Hickman, 77, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:10am surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Seroba C. (Tomlinson) Hickman and their sons. He was born December 17, 1945 in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Doyle Gene and Edith Mae (Fankhauser) Hickman.

Terry began his life of service and caregiving by serving as a Sergeant E-5 in the US Army from 1965-1967 in South Korea. "Kojak" continued his dedication to the Community of Beallsville where he served as mayor from 1971-1977, Fire Chief for 12 years, and as an EMT for 50 years. "Hick" was one of the charter members of the Beallsville American Legion Post #768. Terry played a major role in building the Veterans Memorial at the entrance to the Beallsville Cemetery.   Additionally, "Chief" served as an usher for football games at the Horseshoe for the world famous The Ohio State Buckeyes.  Terry also served Monroe County as the EMS Coordinator.  His final service has been to the First Christian Church of Beallsville. Terry was employed by the former ORMET Corporation near Hannibal, Ohio as Head of Security and Safety.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Sandra Miller, his younger sister, Connie Frazier, also by a grandson, Jayse.  Left to embrace his memory in addition to his wife, Seroba, are a brother Don; two sons, Jay (Leisha) and Troy “Mr. Beallsville;”  two grandchildren, Devyn (Dalton) Radabaugh and Max (Anna) Hickman; three great-granddaughters, Amelia, Joey, and Drew Radabaugh; also special friends, Winnie, Tre, and Paige.

Visitation will be Friday, November 3rd at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm where funeral services will held Saturday, November 4th at 11:00am with Wayne Clark presiding.  Burial with full Military Honors by American Legion Post #768 will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.

In keeping with Terry's giving spirit, in lieu of flowers and keepsakes, his family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Beallsville Fire Department, PO Box 68, Beallsville, Ohio 43716 or to the First Christian Church, Beallsville, PO Box C, Beallsville, Ohio 43716.

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