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A service to celebrate the lives of husband and wife, Milton T. “Buddy” Hickman, Jr. and Robin Melton Hickman, who passed away just five days apart in November 2020, will be held at the Belle Haven Cemetery on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., with The Reverend Phil Bjornberg officiating.

Mrs. Robin Melton Hickman, 78, of Onancock, VA, former longtime resident of Concord Wharf, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home. Born November 23, 1941 in Beltsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alvis Kermit Melton and Elinor Lee Griffith Melton.

Following high school, Robin attended the University of Mary Washington, where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. She loved teaching and often spoke of her first career teaching middle school, particularly her time at Cheriton School where she rewarded good behavior and grades with a ride home in her convertible Mustang. She was a frequent substitute and volunteer at Broadwater Academy and continued sharing her loved of reading by volunteering with the Literacy Council and UNA Familia. In addition to her many years as an educator, Robin worked part time as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, serving in the Willis Wharf, VA and Melfa, VA offices. Robin was one of the founding members of Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, a member of the Ye Accawmacke Garden Club, a devoted member of the Episcopal Church, and enjoyed playing bridge and was grateful for the many friendships made through various bridge clubs over the years. She enjoyed baking and reading, and loved playing games with her granddaughters, Ellie and Anne, both of whom she very much adored.

Robin is survived by her husband of 52 years, Milton T. “Buddy” Hickman, Jr. of Onancock; their daughter, Susan H. Mason and her husband, John E. Mason III; granddaughters, Eleanor D. “Ellie” Mason and Anne T. Mason, all of Accomac, VA; brother-in-law, Thomas A. Hickman; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Joan E. Melton, Marianne M. Goetting and her husband, Thomas, Peter W. Melton, and Michael T. Melton; and sister-in-law, Dickye P. Hickman.

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The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Robin’s caretakers, Connie Williams and Brenda Harmanson, whose love, compassion, and care was limitless over the last several years.

Contributions in Robin’s memory may be made to the Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center, P.O. Box 147, Belle Haven, VA 23306 (www.esoartscenter.org/donate/) or to the University of Mary Washington, UMW Office of University Advancement, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (www.giving.umw.edu).

Milton Thomas Hickman, Jr., known as “Buddy,” by most, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, just five days following the death of his wife of 52 years, Robin Melton Hickman. Born January 12, 1943 in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of the late Milton Thomas Hickman and Helen Thompson Hickman.

Buddy grew up in Painter, VA, and from an early age, took any opportunity to go hunting and fishing, making the seaside marshes and inlets of the Eastern Shore his second home. He attended Central High School in Painter, and later graduated from Christchurch School near Urbanna, VA. He then enrolled at Chowan University in North Carolina and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama. In his youth, he enjoyed playing sports and was always involved in something, whether he was playing for his school or with a community organization.

Buddy served his country in the United States Army National Guard, first out of Onancock, VA, and later, in Annapolis, MD. He and Robin owned and operated Hickman Boat Supplies, Inc. in Salisbury, MD, where they made lifelong friends over the years. Eventually, Buddy was drawn back to Virginia and began working alongside his family at Hickman Lumber Co.

Throughout his life, Buddy never met a stranger and no matter where he was, he seemed to coincidentally run into someone with whom he shared a common friend. He was grateful for the many great friendships made through his work, church, and community involvement, particularly his buddies at the Moose Lodge. His best memories were of those spent in a duck blind and then returning to the Accawmacke Club houseboat to warm up, eat, and most importantly, compare the days luck via radio with fellow hunters in their cabins on Cedar Island.

Buddy is survived by his daughter, Susan H. Mason and her husband, John E. Mason II; granddaughters, Eleanor D. “Ellie” Mason and Anne T. Mason, all of Accomac, VA; brother, Thomas A. Hickman, Sr.; nephews, T.A. Hickman, Jr. and wife Alice, Philip T. Hickman and wife Susanna, Timothy Goetting and wife Amy, and Michael T. Melton, Jr.; niece, Alison L. Melton; as well as many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Michael T. Melton, Sr. and sisters-in-law, Marianne M. Goetting and Dickye P. Hickman.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the many years of care provided by Dr. Bob Paschall and most recently, Drs. McDaniel and Weisner, the Riverside Hospice team and special caregivers, Connie Williams and Brenda Harmanson.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Buddy’s memory with a donation to Hungars Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 367, Eastville, VA 23347; St. George’s Parish, P.O. Box 172, Pungoteague, VA 23422 (www.stgeorgesesva.org); or Sweet Briar College, P.O. Box 1057, Sweet Briar, VA 24595 (www.sbc.edu).

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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