Leslie Blaine “Les” Hickman, 73, of Wheaton, Mo. died Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

He was born February 4, 1951, in Wheaton, Mo. the son of Orlando Perry Hickman and Vivian Virginia (Haviland) Hickman, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death was his wife, Sherry Jean Wingert; a brother, William Maynard Hickman and a sister, Kathleen Sue Hickman Shuey.

Survivors include one son, Travis Wayne Russell and his fiancée Brandy Lauderdale of Jenkins, Mo.; three daughters, Tina Marie Lindeman and her husband Tim of Aurora, Mo., Teresa Kaye Robertson and her husband Richard of Magee, Miss., and Tammy Lea Hickman King of Aurora, Mo.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John Perry Hickman of Monett, Mo. and Joe Stanley Hickman of Granby, Mo.; two sisters, Donna Lou Youngblood and her husband Patrick of Granby, Mo. and Vera Maureen Hickman Higgs of Nashville, Tenn.

He grew up in McDonald and Barry Counties, attending school at Exeter, Cassville, and Rocky Comfort, Mo.

He worked most of his life in this area at various jobs including hay hauling, woodcutting, and was an employee of Mitchell Sawmill up until his severe stroke in July.

Services were held at Monday, September 23, 2024 at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Hap Anders conducted the services. Burial will be at Truelove Cemetery in Wayne, Mo.

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