Paul Thomas Hickling
August 28, 1924 ~ November 20, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Paul Thomas Hickling, 87, of Asheville, died Sunday, November 20, 2011, at the WNC Baptist Home.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Paul and Pattie Bracey Hickling. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Polly Sawyer Hickling.
Mr. Hickling had been a co-manager at Smiley's Antique Mall, and manager of the NC License Tag Office in Asheville.
He is survived by daughters Pattie H. Sharpton and husband David of Asheville, and Mary Beth Hickling-Suggs of Arden; grandchildren Chris and Amy Sharpton and George Suggs, II and wife Amy; and great-granddaughter Sutton M. Suggs.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Green Hills Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Baird officiating.
The family expresses appreciation to the staff of the WNC Baptist Retirement Home for the loving and compassionate care they provided for Mr. Hickling.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Pl., Ste. D320, Asheville, NC 28801.
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My Condolences and prayers to all the family. Thinking of you all
Paul’s Family, Paul was in the Class of 42 at Lee Edwards 1 year ahead of me. I remember too his years at the NC DMV tag office. He was always a great guy and will be missed. We have only our Faith in God and friends to sustain us at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe Clark
David and Patti so sorry for your loss,Mr Hickling was A super fine person,,a Pillow of our community for years,,one I could always turn to when I needed help,,and feel he felt he could always depend on me for help if needed,,,working in a dealership,we never forget those who cared and always there to help when they could,,,cherish his memories they are forever,,,he will always be in my heart as a cherished and true friend..Jean
David & Pattie
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Hickling was a great man and I know you and family will miss him very much!
Dear Hickling Family It has been so many years since Paul and I spoke (about 1950) but I remember well the time we were together after school and on the way home from Hall-Fletcher Junior High, stoppin at the home on Majestic Avenue. Playing, discussing and learning. Paul helped me get an NC drivers liecense to keep from getting a ticket formt he patrol. I am sure Paul turned out to be a gentleman from those days of yore. May God bless and keep you in His presence forever. Henry P. (Spike) May (of Mays’ Market).
Pattie and Mary Beth–It was a pleasure to have worked with your parents. Although it’s been quite a few years ago since I last saw or spoke with anyone in the family, I remember you all and your parents quite well. I also remember how much love and care you gave to them. I now send you my sincere sympathy at the death of your father. Sincerely, Cathie St. John-Ritzen