Randal “Randy” L. Hickman, 69, of Nederland, Texas passed away January 1, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 15, 1950, to the late William D. Hickman, Sr. and Mary Lou Franke Hickman. Randy was a lifelong Nederland resident and a cowboy from birth. He worked as a master plumber out Southeast Texas for many years.
Randy was a beloved husband, father, step father, brother, uncle and friend to many, well known for his kindness, compassion and generosity. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 23 years, Paula Seymour Hickman of Nederland; daughters Alyson Ferguson and husband Chad of Tomball and Amanda Thompson and husband Craig of Nederland; step-daughter Jamie Vincent of Nederland; step-sons Joseph Ramirez and wife Juana and Justin Ramirez and wife Megan, all of Nederland; and ten treasured grandchildren: Tylore Ramirez; Kaden, Gracie and Laney Thompson; Carter and Olivia Ferguson; Ethan and Brody Vincent; and Julia and Jenna Ramirez. Other survivors include his sister, Dr. Kathryn Peek and husband Howard of Houston. Randy was preceded in death by two older brothers, William "Bill" Hickman, Jr. and Arthur Lynn Hickman.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 5, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.