Arthur Sterling Hickey, age 84, passed away August 8, 2011 at Close to Home Assisted Living Facility in Middletown, Ohio.
He was born on June 7, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ferris & Alice Hickey; siblings, Eileen, Charles, Reba, Elsie, Elmer, Howard, Doyle and Peggy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Glynn B. Hickey after 66 years of marriage. She was always by his side. 2 children, Gary Hickey & his wife Glenda of Germantown, and GlynnAnn Angel & her husband Gary of Springboro. 8 grandchildren, Lori, Mindy, Carey, Stacey, Sara, Josh, Seth, and Nehna. 10 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Emma, Andy, Gavin, Jaxon, Logan, Landon, Dallas, Noah and Cooper. 1 brother, Don Hickey. Nieces, nephews, family and friends too numerous to name.
He was a Deacon and member at Centerville Church of Christ in charge of the building and grounds. He worked for Stein Electric as an electrician for 35 years and was a member of the Local 82 where he retired after many years of service to his profession.
Funeral services will be held by Newcomer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Centerville Church of Christ (1411 Old Spring Valley Ct), on Thursday, August 11, 2011 from 4-6:30 pm, with services starting at 6:30 pm by minister JD Cash & Elder Grady Trout.
Graveside services will be held in Union City, Tennessee on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 am at Fremont Church of Christ Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice & Close to Home Assisted Living for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (PO Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011) By phone donation can be made at 1-800-272-3900.