George M. Hickman, Polar Bear Plunger

George M. Hickman, 77, of Ocean View passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2020, at his home.

He was born in Harrington Aug. 25, 1942, son of the late Edward John and Mariam (Chamberlain) Hickman.  Mr. Hickman proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and retired from the Delaware Army National Guard.  

George also retired from Chrysler in Newark after 33 years of service.  He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View, and supported the Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach for 20 years.  George enjoyed cooking, fishing, hunting and his family.  He had a fun and loving personality, and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father.  George will be missed my many.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Hickman.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara; a son, George M. Hickman Jr.; three stepchildren, Debra Picard, Gregory Hall and Joey Hall; a brother, John Edward Hickman; two sisters, Helen Montgomery and Kathy Henderickson; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, where a celebration of George’s life will begin at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in George’s name to Special Olympics Delaware by visiting www.sode.org.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com