Larry Wallace Hickman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Larry Wallace Hickman of Emlenton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Hickman and Eleanore Hickman (Vorous); his grandfather Vorous; his daughter Lauren Best (Pat Best); his great grandchild Andrew Wallace Swartfager; and his siblings, Rita Wilmouth (Jean) of Pittsburgh and Ronald Hickman.
He is survived by: his uncle Wilbur Hickman; his wife Gayle (Ritts); his children, Denny Hickman (Jane Barber) of Emlenton, PA and Amy Hickman of Arvada; his son-in-law Pat Best; and his grandchildren, Jake Hickman (Kendall), Jessica Fresch (Josh), Cassidy Best, Annie Swartfager (Dustin), Melissa Hickman, Nathan Best (Danni), Elaine Best, Max Hickman and Ben Hickman. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Emlenton United Methodist Church (1303 Kerr Ave, Emlenton, PA 16373). Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hile Funeral Home Inc. (1204 Kerr Ave, Emlenton, PA 16373). The military honors will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 10:45 AM at the Emlenton United Methodist Church (1303 Kerr Ave, Emlenton, PA 16373).
