Edward J. Hickman Jr., loved racing

Edward “Bud” J. Hickman Jr., 75, of Ocean Pines, Md., formerly of Bishopville, Md., and Roxana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at TidalHealth PRMC in Salisbury, Md.

Bud was born May 31, 1946, in Millville, son of the late Edward J. Hickman Sr. and the late Madeline (West) Hickman.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Ocean Pines Association for 21 years, prior to his retirement in August 2020. 

His first love was for racing.  He raced and owned several stock cars that he ran at Little Lincoln Speedway, Georgetown Speedway, and Delmar Speedway.  Bud was also an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed collecting racing memorabilia.  He was a simple man who enjoyed traveling to Lancaster, Pa., to watch the change of seasons and watch the Amish during the harvest.  Bud will be remembered as an easygoing individual whom everyone loved to be around.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Johnson and her husband Brian of Berlin, Md; his life partner of 11 years, Dianne Dunton; two brothers, Keith Hickman of Frankford, and Sewall Hickman of Selbyville; 10 grandchildren, Kayla Paige Brittingham of Laurel, Ryan Dunton of Ocean City, Md., Molly Stanley, Abby Dunton, Caroline Dunton, Jamie Dunton, and Emily Dunton, all of Boise, Idaho, Billy Dunton of Westminster, Md., Alexandra Flister and Erica Flister, both of Catonsville, Md.  Bud is also survived by his stepchildren, Shelly Dunton and Scott Dunton, both of Ocean Pines; his beloved dog, Holly; and his grandpup, Peanut.

A celebration of Bud’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where friends and family may call after 5 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.