Paul Thomas Hickey, 79, passed away peacefully, in Aug. 12, 2022, with his wife and his daughter by his side.
He was married for 49 years to his devoted wife, Marie Hickey.
Paul Thomas was born July 20, 1943, in Sparta, the son of Jeff Hickey and Lorene Phifer Hickey.
Paul Thomas grew up in Sparta, graduating from White County High School and then attending Tennessee Tech University where he earned a degree in engineering. After graduation, Paul Thomas proudly served as a first lieutenant, in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, Paul Thomas moved to New Orleans and worked as a civil engineer for most of his career. He loved going back to his childhood farm, in Sparta, every chance he got until he was eventually able to move back after retirement.
Paul Thomas was preceded in death by his son, Paul Thomas Hickey Jr., and his mother and father, Lorene Hickey and Jeff Hickey.
In addition to his wife, Paul Thomas is survived by his daughter, Shannon Hickey Sarrat (Scott); three grandchildren, Thomas, Claire, and Andrew Sarrat, whom he loved dearly; his brother, W.J. Hickey (Nancy); sisters-in-law, Janet Hubbard (Craig), Diane Sleighel; brother-in-law, Norton Guidry; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, in New Orleans, 9:30-11 a.m., Aug. 17, 2022. Words of Remembrance will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in St. Louis #3 Cemetery.
Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is in charge of arrangements.
