passing of Carl J. Hickey, Jr

"We Have Lost One Of Our Own"                   

           Special Forces LT COL (R) Carl J. Hickey 83

                 
                 DOB October 14, 1938, ~ DOD July 15, 2022

        

Hello All,

Sadly I am writing to you about the passing of Carl J. Hickey, Jr. age 83 of Weston, Florida, passed away July 15, 2022. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on October 14, 1938 to the late Carl and Ethel Hickey.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kiyoko Hickey; daughter, Dianne Lynne Ochs; son, Carl J. Hickey III and his wife Lisa; step-son, Alan Green and step-daughter, Helen Green and grandchildren: Jenni Hickey, Mark Hickey, Jack Ochs and Paul Ochs.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his three brothers Noel (Berridge) Copen, David (Peggy) Copen and Joe (Betty) Hickey.

Carl graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1956, where he excelled at track, and Marshall University in 1961 where he continued to run track and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Following college, Carl was commissioned in the US Army and served honorably in various assignments as an infantry officer, and was a Master Parachutist with the Rangers and Co-C 3/20th Special Forces also the 11th SF Group.

Carl was a long time teacher and coach for Dade County schools and was selected the Dade County Teacher of the Year in 1971.

In addition to his love of coaching sports, Carl was a football and basketball referee in South Florida for 45 years.

Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33024.

Followed by Urn Committal Service on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM, with military honors being rendered by the US Army at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449. Please meet his family in Lane #3 at the cemetery.

 

Lloyd Big John Harris will Add Carl J. Hickey to the 3/20th Special Forces Roll of Honor, if you have info. about other 3/20th SF brothers who have passed please contact Big John Harris at < montymoe@aol.com > or call

him at (863) 944-5554 or 

RIP Carl,

William H."Bill" Eades Jr

(786) 426-1174