
Tony was born in Lewisville, Arkansas on October 6, 1960 to Truman Hickson and Lela Lee Walker. He was married to Suzanne Roser Hickson and worked at Tyson’s in the maintenance department since 1999. Tony enjoyed working on cars and riding motorcycles. He also loved hunting with family and friends. He was a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed.
He is survived by wife, Suzanne Hickson of the home; son, Tony R. Hickson, Jr., and wife Tanya; grandchildren, Serenity, Jaylan, and Tegan Hickson; daughter, Carolyn E. Hickson and husband Ivan Flanary; grandchildren, Adrien Hickson and Katelyn Flanary; daughter, Kathryn Watkins and husband Adam; grandchild, Xane Watkins; brothers, Gary Hickson and wife Stacy, Lonnie Hickson and wife Cindy, Robert Hickson and wife Shirley; sisters, Onita Bolton and husband Billy, Peggy Guyton and husband Wayne, Margret Daniels; best friend, Roy G. Shearer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Truman A. Hickson and Lela Lee Walker, brother, Doyle Hickson, and sister, Maxine Guyton, and best friend, Mary C. Shearer.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Reggie Fryar officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
www: bwfuneralhome.com
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