Rocky Wayne Hickman, 70, of Mayflower, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home following a long and courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes.
Rocky was born July 30, 1956, in Brinkley to Jesse Norman Hickman and Patsy Ann Warr Hickman. He grew up in Brinkley and graduated from Brinkley High School. He never earned a college degree, but anyone who knew him will tell you he held a doctorate from the University of Hard Knocks.
Rocky spent 45 years in the natural gas industry. He retired from the State of Arkansas in July 2024 as Director of Natural Gas and Pipeline.
His greatest calling was his faith. For the past seven years, he served as pastor of Morgan Full Gospel Church, where he led his congregation with humility and joy. He loved making music with his church family and his band, never passed up a good pawn shop, and was a die-hard Razorback fan who loved college football.
Rocky was known for his joyful spirit. A natural jokester and prankster, he could make anyone laugh and put a smile on every face in the room. He was dependable and kind, and he had a gift for making people feel special and loved. Above all, he was humble. His greatest passions were God and his family, both his blood family and his church family. Just two days before he passed, he enjoyed a camping trip with his dear friend Coach Galloway.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Patsy Hickman; his son, Rocky Hickman Jr.; and his brother, Robert Hickman.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rebecca “Becky” Hickman; his daughter, Faith Hayes (Jason) of Stuttgart; his son, Zachary Hickman of Mayflower; his grandchildren, Graycen Duke of Stuttgart and Drew Hayes of Brinkley; his bonus grandchildren, Lucas, Emily, and Jonah Wickliffe; his brothers, Rick Hickman (April) of Hazen and Jesse Hickman (Doris) of Brinkley; his dear friend Jan Fuller, who was like a sister to him for many years; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and his beloved church family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Morgan Full Gospel Church.
Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
14 Comments
So sorry for your loss
Becky im so sorry to hear about Rocky,you and all the family is in my prayers
Rocky was a great person liked being around him prayers for the family you will be missed
Rocky was my neighbor for several years and he and Becky were always so kind. Prayers for you all.
We loved Ricky so much & respected him. We had some very serious talks & had a lot of laughs. We’re so sorry for such a huge loss for your family & all of us that knew & loved him. Which of course, if you knew him you loved him. He was a wonderful manager for our Russellville office & I can say for all of us, he was very much loved.
Rocky was as honest of a person as I knew. I worked with him for years at Arkla, SWEnergy and XTO/Fayetteville Gathering. A fine Christian example in the workplace. He married well and had a great family. Till we meet again my friend!! God Bless you Becky and Zak.
I am so sorry for your loss ,Rocky was such a wonderful man of God.. Our Prayers are with you Becky and all the family and church and friends..
Im so sorry for your loss Faith and Graycen. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers🙏🏻❤️
Becky I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know that I’m praying for you and your family. I know how hard this is God will carry you through this. Love all of y’all.
Becky I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband and precious soulmate. I love you and I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paul and I didn’t know Rocky personally but from visiting with Becky at haircuts about her family we kept up and knew him as an amazing man who would do anything for anyone! May he rest in peace and sing with the angels.
Becky, I have had Rocky on my prayer list and now I can just see him with Jesus. No more pain. Jesus called him Home to live eternally in Heaven. What a joy he is having with His Lord and Savior. One Day you will be reunited. I know you feel a loneliness now, but The Holy Spirit and your Faith will be your comforter. Love you Becky.
Becky, We are sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and all of your family. Rocky is at Home in Heaven and spending time with Jesus and his loved ones. He preached about Heaven and now he is enjoying the beauty and he is totally healed of all the pain. We will be praying for you to have Peace as you go through this time of grief.
Dave and Rebecca Hughes
Becky, I was so sad to hear Rocky had passed away. Just from the things you have said I know he was a real trooper. Prayers for you and your family.
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