Bobby Joe Hickey, 58, of Emmet, Arkansas went to sleep on Friday,
November 17, 2023, in a Texarkana Hospital. Bobby was born on August 18, 1965, to
Bobbie Jean Wicker and Joseph Alfred Hickey in Prescott, Arkansas. 
Bobby attended Emmet High School. After graduation he married his high school
sweetheart. He was blessed to become a father. Bobby had a career as a truck driver
and enjoyed taking his children to visit different states.  Everyone who met him loved
him. He loved to tell stories about growing up and the crazy things he did.  We take
comfort in knowing that his last few months were filled with happiness, and he was at
peace. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stepfather Jim Butcher, Sister Darlene Perry,
and brother Jamie Butcher. He leaves behind his wife Brenda, His sons Joseph, Justin,
Nicholas, and Tanner, daughters Alyssa and Keith Clark, and Tabitha Marion, Sister
Victoria Bertel. Nephews Chris and Alex Perry, Damien and Ashton Bertel, Nieces Carly
and Cheyenne Butcher, many extended family and friends. He was loved completely
and will forever be in our hearts. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Herndon-Fuqua for the funeral services. A
visitation will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 5:00pm -7:00pm at Herndon-
Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 2:00pm at The Rock
Church in Laneburg, AR with Bro. TJ Spell, Bro. Mike Steed, and Bro. Bennie Blount
officiating.  Interment will follow at Snell Cemetery in Emmet, under the direction of
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes. 
We also invite you to express your public condolences at
www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or private Letters of Love at
www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com/page/letters-of-love.