Mr. Joe Edward. Hickman, Sr. was March 1, 1938 in Jasper County, to the late Claude Douglas Foster and the late Katherine Hickman. He departed this life Friday April 2, 2021 in Newton, Texas. "Joe Boy", as he was affectionately known to friends, attended Wiergate public schools until graduation from Wiergate High School in 1956. After graduation, he concurrently attended college at Prairie View A&M University and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and remained until 1963; where he studied Engineers. During this period, he met and married the late Ms. Janet Tompkins, to this union were born four children, Keith Hickman, Joe Hickman, Jr., LaTanga Hickman and Paul Hickman who preceded him in death.

Mr. Joe E. Hickman, Sr. was a member of Masonic Lodge -927 in Silsbee, Texas and later became a born-again member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Shankleville under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Evans.

In the year of 1998, he medically retired from Temple -Inland (formally known as Eastex) after (38) years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes, his casino trips, and spending time with family and friends.

He leaves to mourn: one sister, Mrs. Billie P. Brailsford of Abilene, Texas; two sons, Keith Hickman and Joe Hickman, Jr. (LaDonna) of Newton, Texas; and one daughter, LaTanga Hickman of Beaumont, Texas. He has sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One Godson, Joseph Fowler II of Beaumont, TX, and best friend, Gene Davis. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.