Eric A. "Tony" Hickman, 79, of Bowersville, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.

He was born October 27, 1946, in Spring Valley, the son of Everett and Juanita (Jackson) Hickman.  Tony was a 1965 graduate of Cedarville High School and worked as a Chef for many years.  He was a veteran of the Army.

Tony is survived by his wife, Marsha (Charles Adams); daughters, Charli (Chris) Wheatcraft, Shilo (Doug) McDaniel and Lori (Tim) Sawyer; son, Eric R. (Dawn) Hickman; grandchildren, Shyanne, Hawkeye, Rhett, Johanna and Sherri; great-grandchildren, Sterling, Taylor, Jordan, Morgan, Di'mya, Davari; and sister, Terry Bowden.

Private services will be held at a later date.  McColaugh Funeral Home in Xenia is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.