Rev. Carl “Buddy” Hickman

Rev. Carl “Buddy” Hickman, age 82, of Corbin, KY, went to be with our Heavenly Father Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY.
He was born August 4, 1941 in Virginia to the late Edgar Eugene and Oma Ellen Goins Hickman.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lee Hickman.
Carl was born in Virginia and as a young man he worked in the coal mines. Later, he would go on to work for Arch Mineral in Corbin, KY. He was ordained in 1971 and preached for most of his living years. He enjoyed antique cars, attending car shows, fishing, and working on his farm.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Flora “Mae” Anderson Hickman; his sons, Edgar Hickman (Teresa) of Corbin, KY, and Timothy Hickman (Kerrie) of Corbin, KY; two daughters, Carla Hickman of Corbin, KY, and Helen Black (Rodney) of Punta Gorda, Florida; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several friends, and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Saturday, January 20, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Mahan and Rev. Chuck Broyles officiating.
Interment followed in the Maple Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.