Nathan Hickey, age 81, of Kingston passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 8, 1942 in Roane County and was a 1960 graduate of Midway High School. After graduating from high school he joined the United States Air Force.  He served his country proudly and became an Air Policeman.  In 1961 he received his Air Policeman certification from the USAF Technical School. Nathan was of the Baptist faith.  He was an avid Midway & UT Vols sports fan.  Nathan had a great personality and was recognized with an award as one of Roane County Treasures. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his many friends.  Nathan retired as a Laborer for TVA and was a member of the Laborers’ International Union 818 in Knoxville. He was also a member of The American Legion Post 110. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Grace Hickey; brothers, Ralph Hickey Jr., Hugh Hickey, and Ross Hickey; sister, Faye Hickey.

 

 

SURVIVORS

 

Grandchildren                                     Audrey Moore Ingram, Andy Moore, Amanda Langley

 

 

Great-grandchildren                           Drake, Addison, Billy, Anna, Campbell, Abigail, and Connor

 

Sisters                                                Ester Plemons of Lenoir City

                                                           Ann Stephens of Oak Ridge

 

Special Friends                                  Darlene Edgemon Oran, Paul Colyer, Russell Langley, Bob Flowers, Wanda Brummitt,

                                                           Cecil & Wayne Waldroup, John Narramore

 

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members & friends

 

 

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston with Pastor Andy Moore officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Roane County Honor Guard.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Roane County Honor Guard, c/o Jim Rhyne, 346 Gallaher Rd, Kingston, TN 37763.  Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.