Everett Hickam Obituary

Everett George Hickam, 82, passed away January 12, 2017 in hospice care in Lansing Kansas. Everett was born on September 24, 1934, to Jennings Bryan Hickam and Grace (Freeman) Hickam in Bristow, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Church of Christ where his paternal grandfather was the minister. Everett was raised by his mother, Grace, and her second husband, Robert Hines. Everett served his country in the United States Army while stationed in Korea with the ASA Army Security Agency. Everett graduated from Nortonville High School and attended the University of Kansas. Everett worked in the automotive industry in sales as well as managing car dealerships in Lawrence, KS. ,Kansas City area, Beaumont, TX and Springfield, MO. He was an avid artist, especially in retirement and enjoyed reading and studying aircraft. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Marian McCorkill and Carol Gordon, his first wife Mary Lee (McCaffrey) Hickam, his second wife, Freda (Hunter) Hickam, his son Michael Gregory Hickam and step daughter, Julia Hunter. He is survived by his sister Eva Cramer, daughters Nancy Hickam Hunt of Lawrence, Janet Hickam Bogart, Ann Arbor, MI. Susan Hickam, Lawrence, son, Robert Hickam Smith of Pittsburg, PA, and a step grandson Michael Fugett of Lawrence, as well as five grandchildren, and one step great grandchild.

His ashes will be spread in the mountains of Utah with his second wife, Freda, according to his wishes.

Special thanks to his best friend Juls Adams, of Utah, and his friend Michelle Puckett, of Leavenworth, who provided care and friendship in his last days.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society and sent to Lawrence Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services 627 Monterey Way, Lawrence Ks 66049 see www.chapeloaksne.com for online condolences.