Gerald Ray Hickson, 89, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, at the First Baptist Church, 131 S. Hudson St., Buckner, MO. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church Outreach Program.
Gerald was born June 8, 1932, in Bronson, KS, the son of Roy and Flora Mae (Hammonds) Hickson. In his 20's Gerald had been the Pastor of Big Creek Baptist Church in Sedalia, MO. He also at this time was working as a truck driver for Navajo Truck Lines, which became ABF. He retired from ABF after 33 years of service in 1990. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Buckner and Teamsters Local 41. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and a son Paul. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth, 3 children and their spouses, Don and Rhonda Hickson, Dan and Karen Hickson, Susan and Larry Graham, 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.