James s Hickman (Jimmy) was born on February 1, 1950 in Tupelo, MS to the late Sylvester Ben Hickman and Lena Mar Hickman. Jimmy departed this life on February 12, 2019 at the North MS Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

He accepted Christ at an early age and later joined White Hill M. B. Church. Jimmy received his education at Carver School in Tupelo. He later joined the Navy with his three buddies Stanley, Pee Wee and John Lee. After serving his time in the Navy, he became a truck driver until he retired. Jimmy loved traveling over the road as well as his favorite pass time of being on a creek bank fishing.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife of 20 years, Sharon Hickman;, six children, Kenneth Fields (Gloria), Jarvis Edmonds (Rebecca), Kelsey Braham (Victoria) Leandra Guyton (Kevin) Terrence Woods (Billie); one brother, Robert Hickman (Debra); two sisters, Kathye Betts and Pamela Sanders; 15 grandchildren. He also leaves a host of cousins and friends with special friends James Chandler, Clint Hargrove, Carl Fields and Warren G.