George E. Hickman

George E. Hickman, 94, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.

He was born February 21, 1932, in Cambridge, son of the late William Ezra Hickman and Lucille Sickles Hickman.

Mr. Hickman retired from Embree Sheet Metal. He had also been a self-employed roofer for many years.

He was Methodist by faith.

Mr. Hickman was a past member of the Big Indian Gun Club and the Newcomerstown Gun Club, as well as a long-time member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing and walking his dog.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by both of his wives, Dorothy Hickman, whom he married in 1948, and  Jeannine Hickman, whom he married on June 8, 1968; five brothers, Albert Ogle, Bill Ogle, Fred Barton, Ervil Hickman and Roy Hickman; three sisters, Inez Hackley, Anna Bosak, and Betty Fogle; and a grandson, Dustin Hickman.

He is survived by his three sons; Kevin L. (& Carrie) Hickman of Illinois, Dwayne A. (& Ed) Hickman of Cambridge, and Scott (& Jenny) Hickman of Cambridge; four daughters, Cindy L. McKendry of New Concord, Lucy Fritter of Philo, Sharon A. Sedor of Senecaville, and Lisa S. (& Dale) Lyons of Cambridge; a sister, Mary Blackstone of Byesville; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 11AM-1PM with the service to immediately follow at Thorn Black Funeral Home in Cambridge with Pastor Jeff Eschbaugh officiating. Burial will be at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge.