James C. "Jimmy" Hickerson

After a life filled with love, laughter, and many cherished memories, James C. “Jimmy” Hickerson, 65, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 8, 2026, warm and peacefully at home in his bed.

His spirit and legacy are carried on and will be missed most by the love of his life and soul mate, Toni (Sheets) Hickerson, his children, Asia (37), and Zara (31) Hickerson, his twins, Melvin and Crystal Dillon (46) of Arizona, and his three favorite grandchildren, Cullen, Branson, and Kimber and his four sisters.

Jimmy was born on December 7, 1960, in Findlay, OH, to his beloved mother Janet “Netta” Hickerson and his father James R. Hickerson, who both proceeded him in death. His sister, Sheila Julian, also proceeded him.

He retired this past year after working his entire adult life as a heavy equipment operator where you could catch him running a dozer while smoking a cigarette. Everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him couldn’t help but to love him. His funny personality and crude humor could have anyone laughing. He enjoyed watching sports on weekends and was an avid Florida Gators, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Tigers fan but would be the first to tell you, “They all suck!” During the summer he took great pride in making sure his grass was mowed to perfection and after it was up to his standards you would find him snoring away on the couch for the rest of the afternoon.

Even though his life was unexpectedly cut short, his memory will live on forever. He was loved more than he ever knew.

Friends and family may visit from 2-4 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). A memorial service for anyone who wishes to say goodbye, will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Ken Gray officiating.