Ross Hickman

Ross Lee Hickman,Sr. son of Barbara Pope (deceased) and Clarence Pope Sr., is the brother of Deuene Kennedy (Geraldine) Hickman, David (Michelle) Hickman, Clearance Pope, Jr., Earl (Gwendolyn) Pope and Cynthia Pope; all of PA. He is the father of Ross L. Hickman Jr and grandfather of Ross Lee Hickman, III, Nicholas J. Hickman and Danyell Lee Hickman. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. Affectionately known as “The Ross Man”, he graduated from Wilkinsburg Senior High School in 1979. Ross entered the US Army in 1982 and served 3 tours of active duty during which time he was awarded a Bronze Star twice for his bravery and conduct during battle. Staff Sargent Hickman received numerous other awards and medals including: Armed Forces Reserve Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Overseas Service Award, French Forces Commando Badge, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge. He was proud to have been a part of the 9th Calvalry Division aka The Buffalo Soldiers. Honorably discharged in 2008; Ross remained employed in Dept of Defense as a Management Analyst (77th Regional Readiness Command, 99th Regional Support & U.S Army Corps of Engineers) until he transitioned to Veteran Affairs in Human Resources where he stayed until his retirement. Although Staff Sargent Hickman was keenly aware that God was with him during his time served, he had a strong desire to become a soldier in God’s army. He knew that he needed to return to his roots of worship; and in August of 2017 Mr. Hickman joined the army of the Lord at 20th St. Church of Christ in St. Petersburg FL. There he met and eventually married Glenda F. H. Hickman February 29, 2020. After moving to South Carolina, he became a servant worshipper at Bishopville Church of Christ. He also worked briefly for U.S. Postal Service until his health began to fail. Although he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2021, Ross kept pursuing his personal goals and working in the church until he could no longer do so. His love of Christ and order touched all those who got to know him.

Ross Hickman

May 5, 2023