John Hickox Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Hickox of Blakely, Georgia, born in Arabi, Georgia, who passed away on February 22, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ephriam Joseph and Annie Lou Selph Hickox; his daughter Peggy Shattles; his great grandchild Damien Cole; and the mothers of children, Verna Albritton Hickox and Joann Ellis Hickox.
He is survived by: his wife Lois Baxley Hickox; his daughters, Velma Hamon (Gordon) of Albany, GA, Mary Kaye Nobles (David) of Thomasville, GA, Carol Dykes of Albany and Kristy McLemore (Joe) of Washington, IL; his stepchildren, Tracy Jenkins of Blakely, Danny Poston of Dothan, Willie Ray Baxley (Sheila) of Sneads, FL, Greg Baxley (Charlotte) of Blakely, Cathy Simmons (Matt) of Blakely and Joe Baxley (Angela) of Efland, NC; his brother J. E. Hickox (Carolyn) of Douglasville, GA; and his friends, Mark, Wanda Winslett, Barney and Patricia Brownlee. He is also survived by grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren.
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet and/or wear protective masks in accordance with the State of Georgia guidelines.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to Kindred Hospice, 432 E. Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA 39819, or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 gideons.org.
