BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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McConnell Funeral Home

137 North Main Street

Greenwood, Arkansas

George Hickey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 3, 2013.

George Hickey, 74, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired bus driver for Mansfield School and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Fort Smith.

Casual memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Huntington Assembly of God Church. Cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.

He is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; two sons, Kenneth Rempfer and Michael Rempfer both of Maryland; three daughters, Vickie Cartony of California, Shari Atherton and Katrina Hickey both of Arkansas; one brother, Myles Hickey of Massachusetts; one sister, Alyne Kerr of Illinos; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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December 29, 2014

Jon & Barbara Bailey

George was a friend during grade school, Sunday School through High School. He was always glad to see us. He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 8, 2013

Richy Coyle

We started in Sunday School and finished at Wareham High School. A true friend, who never had a bad thing to say, but you could count on his smile. We missed a lot of time, but I will keep my memories of George as a trusting and loyal buddy.

December 7, 2013

I knew George and respected him for many years.We played golf together in the Wareham golf assn.and we won the championship together in 1971.He was fun to be around.When I moved to Forestdale in 1979.you follks were on the next street over Pimlico Path.I also remember your Bassett hound TWO.I took him home a few times.Bill Atkinson,Artisan Way I'll miss his smile

December 6, 2013

George was our brother-in-law we enjoyed being with him and Betty at home, at the Ontario, CA Elk lodge and at family get together. George will always be remembered for his sense of humor. We loved to argue with him about politics, life in general and anything that he could say to get a rise out of us. Our hearts go out to Betty and family. Glenda and Mike Tharp (Upland, CA)

December 6, 2013

jeannette santos

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 6, 2013

I grew up in Wareham-was a friend of George-liked him very much-he drove me back to college in New Hampshire once-had a good time-George was always a gentleman. I am sorry for your loss. Larry Griffin

December 6, 2013

Mike Bradley

I have great memories of George cooking steaks at the Eagles and signing "Danny Boy". He was a very generous man. Thoughts and prayers to Betty and the family.

December 5, 2013

Enjoyed the company of George and his wife at the 50th reunion of the Wareham Class of 57. Our sympathy to his family. Elmer and Joanne St Germaine

December 5, 2013

George Hickey was beloved in his home town of Wareham, Massachusetts. All of his class mates of WHS 1957 are heartbrken. We loved seeiing George when he would come home for reunions. His family was well known in Wareham. Greenwood's gain was our loss. God rest his soul.
John F. Walsh

December 5, 2013

Pam Yother

Larry and I really thought the world of George, he was a great guy with a great laugh. He was a joy to be around. Him and Betty were next door neighbors to my dad, with both Dad and George being gone now, Witcherville Road hill is sure going be a lonely place. Love you George, now you can sing with the Lord, I am sure that he will be a Frank Sinatra fan too.

December 4, 2013

Kris Logsdon

I served with George for many years on the Greenwood Rural Fire Department as well. George was a dedicated fireman to Sebastian County. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

December 4, 2013

Justin King

Served with George on the Greenwood Rural fire Dept for many years. He will be missed

December 4, 2013

Todd Johnson

To the Family of George Hickey: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Please know that you will be in my prayers. George was a very special person and it was a honor working with him on the fire department.

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