Ivan Hickox

HICKOX
Dec. 1, 1927-Aug. 16, 2016
Ivan Newell "Skeet" Hickox, 88, returned to his heavenly home on August 16, 2016. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life and ultimately gave him and his family peace at his death.
Skeet was born to the late Charlie and Irene Hickox in Texon, TX, on December 20, 1927. Skeet graduated from Iraan High School and attended Schreiner Military Institution in Kerrville, TX. He later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1951 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Skeet was blessed with a large and loving family. He married the love of his life, Ruby E. Hickox, on February 24, 1950 in Seagraves, TX. He raised his four children with love. He taught them the importance of hard work, education, and faith. Skeet supported the Gideons, often speaking in churches and distributing Bibles in person. In addition, he could often be found visiting in hospitals and homes. He loved to teach Sunday school inspired by his great love of scripture.
As a Professional Petroleum Engineer, Skeet worked tirelessly in the oilfields of Texas, Alabama, West Virginia, and virtually all over the country. He was an independent self-made man who produced oil and gas, changing how states handled the environmental wastes of oil and gas production. In addition, he discovered new oilfields and tertiary techniques that led the way into pioneering new production methods.
He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.
In addition to his wife, Ruby, he is survived by children, Charles N. Hickox, II and wife, Wanda, of Mobile, AL; Phillis Rea Steele and husband, J. Randall Steele, of Montgomery, TX; Irene Marie Holbrook and husband, Steve, of Mobile, AL; Patrick Paul Hickox and wife, Heather, of Fairhope, AL. He is also survived by grandchildren: Elaine Hageman and husband, Mark; Chas Hickox; Chris Hickox; Daniel Hickox and wife, Andrea; John Steele and wife, Jennifer; Christi Emmons and husband, Chris; Steven Holbrook; Katie Holbrook; Hollie Holbrook; Hunter Hickox and Savannah Hickox. His great-grandchildren include Jake, Tyler, Cody, Cloe, Cathy, and Molly Hageman; Zane Hickox and Ally Miller; Ava Hickox; Loralei, Bella, and Ellie Steele; Aubrey and Adalyn Emmons.
In addition to his parents, Skeet is proceeded in death by his sister, Charlene Albert, and brother, Thomas Hickox.
Family and friends are invited to fellowship with Skeet's family from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday from the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens.
The family gratefully accepts prayers, condolences, and memories at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com. In addition, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Gideons International at www.gideons.org or MD Anderson Cancer Center at www.mdanderson.org in memory of Ivan N. Hickox.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, August 20, 2016
10 - 12:00 AM

Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, August 20, 2016
12:00 Noon

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619

Memorial Contributions

MD Anderson Cancer Center in memory of Ivan N. Hickox


The Gideons Society