Earl was born in Columbia, SC to Charles and Rose Hickman. He served 20 years in the US Air Force and then worked at Douglas County Corrections for 20 years as well. Survived by wife, Lisa; children, LuKisha M., KaMisha M., and Earl W. (Stephanie) Hickman, Jr.; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; siblings: Charlene Hickman, Rosalind Hickman, Mia Kennedy Hickman, Sister Marie King, Clemmie Bright, Rebecca Murphy, Leila McCoy, Olinda Robinson (Rory), Paula Cochran, Alexander Coffey, Harold, Louis, and Charles Hickman, Jr. (Cassandra); a host of extended family and friends. Preceded in death by daughter, Tere'sita NaTasha Hickman; father; siblings, Fritz Hickman, Camilla Porter, Johnny Harold Hickman, and Lillie Mae Watkins. Visitation Wed, March 10th beginning at 10:00AM followed by a Service at 12:00PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Bellevue Chapel. Interment: Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC.