Billy George Hickman

Billy George Hickman of Saucier, age 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 15, 2012, following a lengthy illness.
Billy was born August 12, 1934, in Saucier, Mississippi to the late Emma (Alexander) and Peter Hickman. He attended Saucier and Perk schools. He worked in the areas of timber, cattle and real estate.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman.
He served as Colonel of Staff for Governor Cliff Finch.
Billy owned Billy Hickman Land Sales for more than 32 years.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda Gartman Hickman, son Tyler M. Hickman, sisters Merle Simmons and Gloria Murphy. He is also survived by many family and friends.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Maxine Hickman, Jack Hickman, Vera Hickman Blackwell, Grace Hickman and Harold Hickman.
An encouraging selfless man that never met a stranger, Billy had many loves in his life. He loved his chosen profession of land sales and development, exchanging stories with great friends, and recounting events through history. ""Billy George"", as many knew him, loved people and counted friends as family. His greatest loves were God, his wife and his son.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS from 6:00-9:00 PM. The funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 19, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Lyman with a visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Barney Hickman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cameron Bell, Dickie Joe Ladner, Gene Stenum, Harold Rouse, Cordell Anderson and Bill Spears. Honorary Pallbearers are Keith Bell, Tom Withers, Harold V. Hickman, Randy Williams, Jerry Gartman, Robert Tompkins, Doug White and Larry Thrash.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.