William (Bill) Bickham's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2024 in Brookport, Illinois

William (Bill) Bickham

April 16, 1945 - November 12, 2024 (79 years old)

Brookport, Illinois

William (Bill) Bickham's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2024 in Brookport, Illinois

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Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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William (Bill) Bickham

April 16, 1945 - November 12, 2024 (79 years old)

Brookport, Illinois

William Bickham Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Bickham of Brookport, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on November 12, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Bickham to show support.

As William departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne Bickham and Marjorie Bickham (Vance); and his wife Joyce Bickham (Heberer). He is survived by: his children, Kent Bickham of Brookport and Angela Bickham; his brother Wayne Bickham Jr. (Vivian) of Little River, TX; and his nephews, Wayne Bickham III and Tony Bickham.

A graveside service was held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens (2824 North Ave, Metropolis, IL 62960).

Memorials may be made in Bill's name to Community Kitchen, 1237 Martin Luther King Drive, Paducah, KY, 42001.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



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Nov 15

Graveside service

Metropolis Memorial Gardens
2824 North Ave, Metropolis, IL 62960

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