Washington Alexander Hickman

Washington Alexander “Butch” Hickman, Jr., 56, of Richmond left his family and friends and journeyed from this place to everlasting life on Sunday, September 19, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father; Washington A. Hickman, Sr., and a sister, Virginia “Skeeter” Hickman.Butch attended the Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School in 1965. While he was involved in many groups and organizations at Walker he proudly wore number 66 on the Varsity Football Team.At an early age Butch accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour and was baptized into the fellowship of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church. While his employment took him all over the country, Butch always acknowledged that the Lord was an important part of his life and even as sickness consumed his physical body he sought solace and reassurance from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.His business career began in the shipping and receiving department of Standard’s Drug store, once located at 1st and Broad Streets. From there he was employed by AMF (American Machine and Foundry). Butch then continued his retail career at Best Products as Warehouse Manager. In this capacity he traveled across the United States. He later became employed with Target Stores as the first African-American General Manager of Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in Los Angeles, CA.During his tenure with Target, Butch was commissioned to oversee the building of two (2) multi-million dollar warehouse facilities. In 1990 he left Target Stores and was employed by Best Buy Stores, in Staunton, VA.In 1967 Butch married Ruth Alma Wooden. From that union was born one son: Derwin Lamont Hickman, Sr. Butch was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend! You could not know him and not love him! We thank God for his gentle ways, his loving heart and his kind spirit!Remaining to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted family; one son, Minister Derwin L., Sr., (Franswalla); mother, Deaconess Virginia Hall Hickman; sister, Reverend Linda Pearson (Rev. Anthony); two brothers, James Emanuel Sr., (Yolanda) and Rudolph A. Hickman; three grandchildren, Derwin L. Jr., Dymon and Immanuel; seven aunts, five uncles, seven nieces, four nephews, three great-nieces, one great-nephew, a host of cousins other relatives and friends.

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Washington Alexander Hickman

November 2, 1947 - September 19, 2004