Charles Hickman

August 22, 1942 - August 3, 2019

Charles D. Hickman, 76, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana Born August 22, 1942 in Austin, IN, he was the son of the late William Hickman and Pearl (Woods) Hickman. He married September 26, 1977 to Dora Hickman, who survives. He was retired from General Cable , and Louisville Cement, Louisville, Kentucky He was a member of the Heneryville 1st Baptist Church , Sunny side Reunion group, American Legion Post #234 Scottsburg, Indiana, Charles loved fishing, but most of all he loved his children and grandchildren Survivors include: Daughters: Sherry (Lonnie) Huff, Rogersville, TN.; Lisa (Charlie) Baker, Scottsburg, Indiana; Brenda (Allen) West, Henryville, Indiana; Phyllis Simmons, Austin, Indiana; Shelly (Andy) Guernsey, Austin, Indiana; Shirley Bury, Rogersville, TN.; Sons: Jeff (Angie) West, Austin, Indiana; Glen (Denice) West, Kentucky; Brother: Robert Hickman, Sr., Fishers, Indiana; Sister: Linda Howard, Jeffersonville, Indiana. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. . He was preceded in death by Sisters: Jessie Walker, Genieve Koontz, Rose "Happy" Rook, Dorothy Bannister and Joyce High Brothers: Rupert , Delbert, Clement, Hary, Bell, James, Gerald, Carl Ray, and Richard Hickman. Funeral Service: 3:00 pm Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana with Rev. Toby Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be 10 AM to 3 PM Thursday . Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Austin, Indiana. with military rites by American Legion Post #234, Scottsburg, Indiana A reception will follow the service at the Austin 1st Baptist Church fellowship hall at the corner of Cherry Street and North Second Street. Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.