Edward F. Hickman

Edward F. Hickman, 85, of Washington, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1934, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Rule and Druzilla Edge Platt. He was a graduate of Wellsburg High School, and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Hickman worked for 30 years at Jessop Steel, before retiring in 1997. Edward was a member of the Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. He dearly loved his dog, “Buddy.” On June 29, 1963, he married Mary Anne Edens, who passed away on January 19, 2016. Surviving are a son, John F. (Fran) Hickman, of Washington; a daughter, Darla A. (the late Tim) McClain, of Washington; a sister, Dora Mae Hickman, of West Virginia; six grandchildren, Sierra, Lance, Justin, Joshua, Travis and Kody; five great grandchildren, and one on the way; as well as several nieces and nephews. Several stepbrothers have passed away. Friends will be received on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m., the time of services, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, with Pastor Sue Petritis officiating.  Military Rites will be accorded at the funeral home, following the services, by the Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. Entombment, in the Washington Cemetery Mausoleum, will be private, and held at the convenience of the family.