Mr. William B. Hickey, age 92, formerly of Summerville, GA, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, William and Connie Hickey in Elizabethtown, KY.  He had lived in Marietta, GA for 37 years before returning to Summerville.
 
Mr. Hickey was born May 11, 1923, in Teloga, GA, the son of the late Joseph E. and Parthenia Simmons Hickey.  He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.  He was retired from Lockheed Aircraft after 32 years, and was a member of the International Association of Machinists.  Mr. Hickey was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church and served the Lord faithfully.  He was a loving father, father-in-law, brother, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, and friend to many.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hickey was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mattie Ruth Garmony Hickey; a brother, "Jack" Hickey; 3 sisters, Frances Gilbreath, Cassie Mae Brady McNair, and Mary Jean Hickey; and a grandson, Christopher Hickey.
 
Mr. Hickey is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, William Duane and Connie Baugh Hickey, Elizabethtown, KY, Michael and Linda Lindsey Hickey, Douglasville, GA; 3 sisters, Gracie Hickey, Betty Jo Hickey, and Elizabeth Hickey; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Hickey will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating.  Burial will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Daniel Hickey, Derek Hickey, Chip Deaton, C. J. Deaton, Terrell Brady, Eddie Brady, and Jordan Hickey.
 
Mr. Hickey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2015. 
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William B. Hickey who died on Wednesday.