Walter A. Hickman, Jr.

Walter A. Hickman, Jr., 58, of Newcomerstown died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.

He retired from M & W Plastics in West Lafayette.

Born October 21, 1953 in Belden, Michigan he was a son of the late Walter Sr. and Eileen Copeland Hickman. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

A wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather, Walter will be sadly missed by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Spragg Hickman whom he married on June 17, 1972; children, Lisa (Charles) Wilson of Newcomerstown, Janet (Basil) Earley of Cambridge, Walter (Jenni) Hickman III of Pataskala, Kimberli Canales of Columbus, Clayton Hickman of Newcomerstown and Laura (Brandon) Eckley of Las Vegas; brothers, Winfred "Chubby" and Wally Hickman; sisters, Veretta, Roma and Janet and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with his son, Walter Hickman III officiating. Interment will be at the Dover Burial Park. Friends can call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Walter may do so by visiting the on line obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice at 201 West 3rd. St., Dover, Ohio 44622.

Toland-Herzig