James Alvin Hickman, age 73 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away with his wife by his side on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Winamac, Indiana.

The son of Lawrence Thural Hickman and Cora Ellen (Yeager) Hickman was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas on December 3, 1948.  He lived most of his life in Arkansas and attended Western Grove Apostolic Church.

James was a US Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Prairie. He worked as a diesel mechanic and loved to build things with his hands. James loved to play music, owning several guitars and keyboards.  He has spent a lot of time in the last few years recording music.

James was a very caring and considerate man, who cared deeply for those he loved.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Ronnie Dean Hickman, three sisters, Sarah Ann Hickman, Joyce Winn and Twila Lee; two brothers, Richard Hickman and Vernon Hickman; a son-in-law, John Stanton and their "dad" Shorty Martin.

James is survived by his wife of 10 years, Renea Hickman; five children, Lawrence "Larry" Hickman, Laurie Skarbic, Josh Dail, Jamie Dail and Alesia Stanton; his sister, Alice Winn, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery.

Visitation will be open from 8 AM to 5 PM, Friday at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .