James (Jimmy) Stuart Hickman, 78, of Richmond, Virginia formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bessie Hickman.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deanna "Tussie" Ramsey Hickman; numerous special cousins and their families; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Louty Ramsey, Brenda R. Tolley, Ronnie and Sherry Ramsey, Sandra Anderson, Sharon Camden, and Chris and Tiffany Ramsey; numerous nieces and nephews including, Travis, Melissa, and Deanna; "special babies" great-niece and nephew, Callah and Wyatt Steppe; many other relatives and friends, and their special kitty babies.

Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. with services at 1 on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the chapel of Bolling, Grose, and Lotts in Buena Vista by Chaplain Ray Sloan. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan (540) 254-3000. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.