Obituaries

Dale E. Hickman, Sr.

Dale E. Hickman, Sr., 72 of Leesburg, FL formerly of Steubenville, OH and Tappan Lake died Saturday, September 4, 2010.  He was born in New Martinsville, WV on April 11, 1938 a son of the late Charles and Millie  Winland Howell Hickman.  Dale  retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio as a area plant supervisor after 37 years of service.  He was a member of the former United Brethren of Christ Church, Steubenville, Pennbroke Golf Association and a graduate of Wintersville High School 1956.  Dale enjoyed golfing, hunting, boating, fishing and card games with his family and friends.  His passion was his love for his children and grandchildren and helping out his neighbors with his skill of craftsmanship and generosity.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Christine A. DeJulio Hickman whom he married in September of 1957; brothers James Howell, Sr. and Eugene Hickman; sisters Bessie Jennings, Hilda Evans, Hazel White and Rosemary DeMattio.  Dale is survived by his wife Lucia Orlando Hickman; sons Dale E. Hickman, Jr. of Alvin, TX, Dennis K. (Christina) Hickman of Lincolnton, NC and Brian K. Hickman of Mooresville, NC; daughter Denise A. (Thomas) Callahan of Steubenville, OH; grandchildren Ryan and Jordan Hickman and Erika Chandler of Texas, Dennis Jr, Dustin and Diana Hickman of North Carolina and Jenna, Joshua and Jessica Callahan of Steubenville and Carlee, Caitlynn and Brian Hickman, Jr. of North Carolina; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will be held Friday 10a.m. with Pastor Jeff Greco officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben.

Date of Death: September 7, 2010