Robert Dean “Bobby” Hickerson, age 68, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Mr. Hickerson was born in Manchester, TN to his late parents Eldridge Hickerson and Florence Wright Hickerson. Starting in the late 1980’s, he worked as a firefighter for the Manchester Fire Department and after that worked as a carpenter. Mr. Hickerson was a loving husband, hard worker, jack of all trades, and very dependable when asked for help – he could do anything. He was very family oriented and loved his grandchildren dearly. Mr. Hickerson was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Ginger Beaty and Don Hickerson.
Mr. Hickerson is survived by his wife of 10 years (together for 20 years) Tracy Hickerson; son, Robert Tyler Hickerson, Jr.; daughter, Malaysha Pack (Jason); step-daughters, Krystle Howard (Toby), Brooke Lee (Joel), Ashley Lee; brothers, Billy Hickerson (Cynthia), Jerry Hickerson (Brenda), Tommy Hickerson (Pirleen), Jimmy Hickerson (Brenda); sisters, Jewell Morris, Betty Nelms, Barbara McMahan (Vance), Pat Heath (Steve); grandchildren, Mallory Pack, Ryder Hickerson, Rylen Hickerson, Leo Gonzalez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hickerson family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
