Mr. Duane Joe Hickman, age 58 of Empire passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Birmingham VA Hospital.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Preceding him death was his mother, Yvonna Hickman; and brother, Kenneth Hickman.

His survivors include his sons, Daniel Hickman, Michael Hickman, Ryan Hickman, Robert Hickman, and Joseph Hickman; daughter, ReAnna Hickman; step-son, Preston Pierce; step-daughters, Karen Colley, Ashley Jones, and Winnie Casto; grandchildren, Ivory Hickman, Garion Hickman, Taylen Hickman, Athan Hickman, Davyn Hickman, and Cayden Hickman; father, Billy Joe Hickman; ex-wife, Debbie Hickman; and many other relatives and friends.