HICKERSON, Hallie E. “Gene” – Of Flint, age 82, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 11am Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral, Home 1225 West Hill Road, Minister Mark Aites officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shults Lewis Child & Family Services, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, Indiana 46384. Visitation 1-4pm and 6-8pm Sunday at the funeral home.

 Hallie was born in Decaturville, TN on February 15, 1928, the son of Polk and Ila Hickerson, and moved to Portageville, Missouri in 1932 before coming to Flint in 1949. He married Annette Salerno on April 5, 1985. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II. He was a member of Swartz Creek Church of Christ and UAW Local 598. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of Bluegrass and Old Country music. Mr. Hickerson was employed, as an electrician at General Motors Chevy Truck Assembly for 42 years, retiring in 1992.

 Surviving are wife, Annette: 2 Children, Larry Hickerson of Vassar and Pamela and husband Tim Brown of Alpena; 3 Step-children, Nannette and husband Rick Haggard of Florida, Billy and wife Karen Peraino of Flint, Wendy and husband Michael Beinlich of Nebraska; 3 Grandchildren, Christine Spencer,Jennifer and Heather Spencer;

2 great-grandsons, Gunner and Gauge; 5 Step-grandchildren, Justin, Carley Rose and Ian Beinlich, Ricky and Brittany Haggard; Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marcelene, brother, Marvin Hickerson and sister, Faye Hornburg and brother Jimmie. Special thanks to McLaren Hospice and dear friend, Bill Higdon and numerous others who supported the family.

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