Bobby Dwayne Hickman's Obituary
Funeral services for Bobby Dwayne Hickman, of Leesville, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with Bro. Dave Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery in Leesville.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 7:00 P.M– 8:00 P.M in the funeral home.
Bobby Dwayne Hickman, 62, went home to be with the Lord, at 8:24 pm on January 9th, 2024. Born on August 22, 1961 in Fort Benning, Ga, Bobby was a darling blue eyed little boy born to Dorothy (Gribble) and Bobbie K. Hickman.
The military brought his family to Leesville where Bobby lived most of his life. He attended Leesville High School and was a graduate of the class of 1979. While in high school, Bobby began his life-long career in law enforcement. He was employed by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher at 16 years old. After graduation, he worked for New Llano police department, then moved over to Leesville City Police department as a patrolman and paramedic. He spent the majority of his 35 years in law enforcement with the Leesville Police Department. While there, he did everything from patrol to D.A.R.E. officer to detective and finally in 1997 he earned the title of Chief of Police and held that title until the end of his career in 2010. He attended many schools and earned an extensive list of certifications and awards. He was always looking for ways to make improvements to the city by applying for grants and participating in special programs. His main goal was always to make sure his officers had the tools, knowledge and equipment to protect his hometown to the best of their ability.
Even though he devoted his life to his career, Bobby always had time for a good time! He loved riding jet skis, going on long drives on the wide-open highway on his Harley and dreamed of Key West sunsets. Bobby was an avid photographer and took many photos of his pride and joy, his 4 grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, and learning more about technology.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Bobbie K. Hickman; his sister, Yvonne Gordon; his brother, Steve Ihlenfeldt; and grandparents, Elmer and Beaulah Gribble and Neil and Ever Hickman.
Those left to cherish his memories include his first born and his baby girl, Kayla Hickman Betts of Lafayette; his son, Bobby D. Hickman II of New Llano; his heart and soul and his reason for breathing, his 4 grandchildren, Chevy Hickman, Kendahl Betts, Cason Betts all of Lafayette, and Malachi Hickman of Mississippi; his mother, Dorothy Gribble Hickman of New Llano; his brother, Darrell Ihlenfeldt and wife Jacki of Leesville; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will all miss him dearly.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Hickman Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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