Hickerson, Billy E.

Billy E. Hickerson, 91, unexpectedly passed away following a hunting accident on his farm on Nov. 19, 2016 in Trenton Tennessee. A long-time resident of the Albuquerque region, he retired from Sandia Labs after over 42 years of service in Oak Ridge TN, Los Alamos but mostly, Albuquerque.

He was preceded in death by two wives: Josephine Meixner Hickerson and Tommie Gustafson.

He left behind a significant companion, Nelda Baca, in Albuquerque. He is survived by his two children, Patricia Ann Hickerson Crist, Glendale, Arizona, and Michael Scott Hickerson, Sun Valley, Idaho and three grandchildren, Ryan Crist, Jessica Crist & Brooke Hickerson. His grandson, Cody Hickerson is with Billy in heaven. Billy leaves behind many dear friends & family.

A celebration of life will be held Trenton TN on Saturday, January 14th from 24pm in the social hall at the First Presbyterian Church on 503 S High St, Trenton, TN 38382. Memorial contributions can be made to the following that Billy supported: St. Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org); support Joseph an orphan through Make a Difference Children in Tanzania (gomadno w.org) or the National Rifle Association Foundation

(nrafoundation.org). If you would like info about plans for Albuquerque, please drop a note to

BillyEHickerson@gmail.com.