Bishop James Lee Hickey

Bishop James Lee Hickey was born on April 24, 1941. He entered eternal rest on Monday, August 27, 2012 Bishop James L. Hickey is a nationally recognized and highly esteemed as a pastoral counselor, psychotherapist, workshop designer and presenter, chaplain, radio talk show host and pastor. He has had over 30 years of experience in the areas of ministry and counseling. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling from Morgan State University's University without Walls. He went on to receive his Masters of Science Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University in Baltimore. He also attended the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology at Howard University in Washington, DC. He established the Abundant Life Counseling Center in 1980, where he served as Executive Director and Pastoral Psychotherapist. During the early eighties, he hosted a radio talk show, "Growing Towards Wholeness" that provided a call-in platform for listeners. The listening audience grew exponentially in a short timeframe. Bishop Hickey was also trailblazer in development of the first community-based bereavement program in collaboration with March Funeral Homes. The program was the impetus for services now provided by "The Robert's House", a non-profit organization of March Funeral Homes. He later served as Executive Director at the Northeast Social Action Program in Carroll County, Maryland where he provided social services to their indigent population. He then served as Director of Social Services at the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. From 1994 to 1999, he served as Manager of Hospice Support Services at Bon Secours Home Health and Hospice of Baltimore, Maryland where he provided chaplaincy, volunteerism and bereavement care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. While at Bon Secours, he developed and implemented a visitation and bereavement program for churches and provided consultation to local clergy. He served as CEO JL Hickey Ministries, Inc., a non-profit training program, specializing in Leadership and Bereavement care. He also served as the Director of Counseling at Future Care, Inc., until his demise. There, he provided counseling and pastoral care to their residents, their families and staff. Bishop Hickey has been conferred several distinguished degrees; the Doctorate of Laws from the Redeemed International Bible Institute; the Doctorate of Humane Letters from the New Hope Bible College; and the Doctorate of Ministry. In 1999 Bishop Hickey was consecrated for the office of Bishop by the late Apostle Bishop Monroe Saunders, Sr., D. Min. He served as a board of director’s member and assistant pastor of The Tabernacle Church, Laurel Maryland, 1,000 + member multi-cultural congregation, under the leadership of Dr, Randolph Gurley and Dr. Manon Gurley. In addition, Bishop Hickey aptly served as Secretary of Harvest International Ministerial Fellowship of over 3,000 pastors and churches worldwide. The only love Jim had more than serving and offering Jesus Christ was his family. He is married to his beloved wife, Sister Francine A. Hickey. He leaves to celebrate his life and continue his legacy, his loving and devoted wife Francine A. Hickey; daughters Jacqueline Thomas (deceased), Vivian Singletary-Breland, (Bryant Breland, Sr., husband); Kali Hickey and Keri S. Hickey; son David Lewis (Patricia Lewis, wife); granddaughters: Vaquea D. Singletary, Jasmine Thomas, Leslie Hickey, and Shanin Hickey; three grandsons: Bryant Breland, Jr., Jerry Thomas (deceased) and Nathan James Lewis; great granddaughters Jasmine Thomas King, Tashieara Breland, Imani Hickey and Nathaniel James Lewis; brothers: David Hickey Jr., Ralph J. D. Hickey, Sr., (deceased), Joseph C. Hickey and John W. Hickey III; sisters: Mary Williams, Rosemary Hart, Betty J. Hickey, Adrienne D. Hickey, Katrina S. Hickey; colleagues; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and spiritual children.

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Bishop James Lee Hickey

April 24, 1941 - August 27, 2012