John Louis Strong Hickey

1927 - 2014

John Louis Strong Hickey obituary, 1927-2014, Dallas, TX

John Hickey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2014.

HICKEY, JOHN L.S. "Jack"

Passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at age 87. He was born in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School and North Dallas High School. He attended Texas Tech and graduated in 1948 with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and from Harvard University in 1949 with an M.S. degree in Engineering. He served on active duty in the Navy during and after World War II, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Fireman 1st Class. He rejoined the Armed Forces in 1952 with a commission in the U.S Public Health Service, remaining on active duty until his retirement in 1973 at the rank of Captain. He returned to school at the University of North Carolina Graduate School of Public Health at Chapel Hill, receiving an M.S. degree in Public Health in 1974 and a Ph.D degree in 1977. He taught environmental sciences and engineering at the University until 1987. He married Elizabeth Jane Ellis in 1949 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas, a marriage lasting 56 years. He and his wife lived various places, returning to reside in Dallas after retirement, and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Plano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, his parents, William L. Hickey and Marie Majella King; and three siblings, Marie Hustace (Richard), William K. Hickey (Jean, Charlotte), and Jeanne Meyer (Charlie). He is survived by his children: John W. N. Hickey (Marcella) Mary Hickey Martin (Donald), Ellen M. H. Backes, and Alice E. H. Walker (Dana); grandchildren Carolyn Hickey Vallone (Michael), Erin E. Martin, and John W. Backes (Amber); great-grandchildren Ethan Vallone, Isabella Vallone, Epiphany Backes and Anastasia Backes; cousins Neil J. O'Brien (Pat) and Carol O'Brien Nicoud (Bob); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 5100 West Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093 on Monday June 2, 2014 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Prince of Peace Memorial Fund Attention: Linda Whitney, or to Daughters of Charity, Seton Residence, 9200 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720.

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June 3, 2014

LeeAnne Poole

Alice, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I never had the pleasure to meet your dad, but he was clearly and amazing and very special man. My thoughts are with you.

June 2, 2014

Pamela Nishimoto

It was an honor meeting Grandpa Jack and witnessing his unbridled joy being with his family. What a precious heritage of enduring love. Grandpa Jack leaves a legacy which WILL impact nations... Our thoughts, love and prayers are with all the family. ((( Pamela and Eric

June 1, 2014

Debbie Teague

Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. I read your Dad's Obit and it sounds like he had a full and rewarding life.
I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time. Regretfully, I will not be able to attend the memorial service tomorrow. Blessings, Debbie and Pat

Posted by Debbie Teague

May 28, 2014

Grandpa Jack,
We love you and will miss you.
Carolyn, Mike, Ethan and Isabella

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