"MaryLou, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Sympathy and prayers to you and your family."
In loving memory of
John Gerard Hickson
May 13, 1961 - November 9, 2020
John Gerard Hickson was born in May of 1961 and died in his home on November 9, 2020.
A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends at a later date.
John was preceded in death by his mother and father, Joan and James Hickson, as well as his son, Dylan Hickson. He is survived by 1 grandson, and two daughters Caitie (Sam) Douglas and Payton Hickson. He is also survived by 5 siblings and a cousin who was like a brother to him, Mary Lou (Greg) Rorah, Linda (Steve) Mask, Carol (Doug) Boyler, Lisa (Steve) Clark, Chris (Heather) Hickson, and David Hickson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and their children.
John enjoyed his retirement by playing golf with friends and family. He spent time caring for the animals on the farm, and he was a proud grandparent to his first grandchild and namesake, Barrett John Douglas. His nieces and nephews loved to visit him at his home, and kids were always drawn to him. Despite his unwillingness to pronounce his soft spot for kids and kittens, his propensity for fun voices and tendency to bring the sick animals in from the cold gave him away.
John was connected to his little piece of the world, and his peace was there on the farm in Otter Creek where he lived his entire life. John's presence was constant and magnetic, and he was a part of what we all found comforting and familiar. Family gatherings were scored with his laughter, a sound we've all come to know and expect and will surely miss. John had an affinity for mischief and a contagious sense of humor. Be it a wooden (St. Louis) cardinal nailed to a tree, a suggestion to his kid brother to test the spark plugs by grabbing them, or purchasing a photo of a missed patch of soy beans to taunt his brother-in-law, John didn't miss opportunities to share a laugh and inspire friendly banter.
John was generous and would offer anything he had to help someone important to him. He had a remarkable pride in his family and punctuated sentences by spelling H-I-C-K-S-O-N. He brought a light-heartedness to a world that sometimes feels too heavy, and his life and laughter will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"I was never around John when their wasn\'t almost constant laughter and teasing. He dished it out, but could also take it. To the entire Hickson family, l am so sorry for your loss."
"Mary Lou, We were so sorry to hear of your brother, John\'s, passing. I can\'t begin to imagine how difficult this must be on all of you... especially given your Mom\'s recent passing. I just wanted to commend the family on his obituary. It was written with such loving detail- about the things that really matter in this world. It\'s the nicest one I\'ve ever read. Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you and your entire family! Michelle & Mark Hughes "
"I am not for certain if this gentleman is a brother to the Carol Hickson I worked with in Maquoketa Care Center all those years ago. Your Momma was ill with spinal cancer and I remembered how difficult it was for you! If this indeed was your dear brother then I am sending my sincerest sympathy to you and your family for this loss. I am sending prayers for God?s love to surround and comfort y?all! "
"Dear Mary Lou, Greg and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The tributes here describe him as a lovable and fun-loving person--must run in the family, Mary Lou. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. "
"To Mary Lou and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"So sorry to here of the loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"My deepest sympathy for all of John\'s family, friends and loved ones. "
"Condolences to the family and friends. So very sorry for your loss."
"Sorry for your loss.fun memories.Fred howling back in the day always made me Jim & Joan laugh."
"So sorry to hear of John\'s passing . I haven\'t seen him probably since high school, but he was always fun and entertaining to be around. He and his cousin David were proud to be from Otter Creek! May he rest in peace."
"Oh Caitie Bob and Payton I am so sorry he was a wonderfully sweet and funny guy. He loved and was so proud of you girls and little Barrett more and more everyday. We always have our memories, and remember he is with you in your heart . Rest in piece Hickie, you were loved by many."
"Oh Caitie Bob and Payton I am so sorry he was a wonderfully sweet and funny guy. He loved and was so proud of you girls and little Barrett more and more everyday. We always have our memories, and remember he is with you in your heart . Rest in piece Hickie, you were loved by many."
"Iam so sorry for your loss! John was quite the funny guy he always had a knack for bringing laughter to a room ! Rest in peace John!"
"Iam so sorry for your loss! John was quite the funny guy he always had a knack for bringing laughter to a room ! Rest in peace John!"