Douglas Paul Hickman, 48, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. He was born March 12, 1961, in Cincinnati, the son of Willis Grant Sr. and Betty Jean Hickman.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Hickman is survived by his wife, Linda Hickman; two children, Amy (Chris Wenz) Brecheisen and Aaron Brecheisen; one grandson, Philip Thomas Wenz; his mother, Betty Jean Hickman; five brothers, Ronald (Rebecca) Hickman of Batavia, Willis Jr.(Colleen) Hickman of Milford, Archie (Dovie) Hickman of Amelia, Daniel (Debra) Hickman of Bethel and Kevin (Marilee Perkins) Hickman of Kennewick, Wash. and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Aug. 24, at E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel.

Interment at Williamsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.