• Robert L.Hickman 74 of Washington died Sunday June 28, 2020 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born September 16, 1945  in Washington, PA a son of the late Sidney and Mabel Mitchell Hickman.  He was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. He also attended Gateway Technical Institute where he earned his Associates degree.  He worked at the USX steel building for over 33 years, maintaining the building as an operating engineer.

Mr Hickman proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Washington.   He belonged to Masonic Sunset Lodge #623, Elks Lodge #776 of Washington, International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, and was a lifetime member of South Strabane Volunteer Fire Department.   He loved to golf, and enjoyed hunting in his younger days.

On August 17, 1968 he married Tula Davis in the West Washington United Methodist Church with Rev. John H. Debolt officiating.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 52 years Tula Davis Hickman are two daughters Shannon S. Rush of Washington, Amanda J. (Dave Patterson) Hickman of Canonsburg, a sister Paulette (Douglas) Knox of Claysville, brother Edwin (Debbie) Hickman of New Kensington, three grandchildren Ian Stromski of Kent, Ohio, Caitlyn Stromski of Carrollton, Ohio, and Avery Patterson of Canonsburg, as well as two sister in laws Betty Lou Hickman Engle of Washington, and Monna Hickman of Sycamore.

Deceased in addition to his parents are three brothers James Hickman, William Hickman, Charles Hickman, sister Betty Jean Shriver, brother in law Joel Shriver.

Family and friends will be received Monday July 6, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington.  Interment will be held privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.