Donald Ray Hickam

Donald Ray Hickam, age 87 of Pomona, was surrounded by loved ones when he took his last breath at home on November 28, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1937, to Aubrey and Lydia (Berry) Hickam of Alto Pass, Illinois.

He is survived by 4 of his 6 children, Lonnie (Kim) Hickam, Sharon Smith, Lisa (Jesse) Lowe, and Nancy (Junior) Bailey along with fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Ron Rendleman and his ex-wife, Virginia Hickam. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings James Hickam, Ester Bennett, Willard Dale Hickam, Janice Rendleman, a daughter, Loretta Lynn Hickam and a son, Raymond Hickam.

Donald was a workaholic- working a daytime job then farming in the evenings. He was fed many suppers on the tractors and combine. He worked at Buck Carter Tire, many years ago, as well as Weiss Excavating and Willard D. Hickam Excavating. He was skilled with operating heavy equipment, digging ponds, basements, clearing many trees and leveling areas for the local orchards and homeowners.

When he was able to take off during warm weather, it was spent fishing and playing softball with his kids. During the winters was sledding and cutting firewood.

We are thankful for your 87 years you were on this earth. We will love you always and we are missing you already!!!

Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Family and friends visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. and until the service hour at 7:00 p.m.