Edward E. Hickman, Sr.

Edward E. Hickman Sr. age 80 of Walland passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the family home. He was retired from Y12 Plant after 33 years service and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in death by: Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Hickman; Brother, Arnold Hickman; Brother-in-law, George Steelman. Survivors include: Wife of 60 years, Christine Hickman; Son & Daughter-in-law, Edward Jr. & Mary Hickman of Sevierville; Daughter, Crystal Beddingfield of Walland; Son-in-law, Alan Beddingfield; Grandchildren, Michael Beddingfield, Jason & Kelly Beddingfield, Jeff & Amanda Beddingfield, Heather Hodan & Dan, Kelly Aberdeen, Sarah Dixon & Boone; Great-Grandchildren, Madilyn, Conner, Aidan, Abby, Brandon, & Tyler Beddingfield, Kayla Hodan; Sister, June Steelman of Pulaski, TN; Brother & Sister-in-law, Wayne & Ruth Hickman of Antioch, TN; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to: Blount Home Health, Rural Metro, Blount Dialysis, TCC, and Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be at 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Smith West Chapel with Rev. Martin Fischer officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Eusebia Presbyterian Church Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Smith West Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward E. Hickman, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.