John Albert Hickenbottom

John Albert Hickenbottom, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home. John was the first baby to be born in Barnesville Hospital on March 24, 1941 to the late Everett and Dorothy (Kern) Hickenbottom.

John was a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was retired from the United States Army. Later he worked as both a custodian and bus driver for the Union Local School District. John was a member of the First Christian Church of Barnesville where was a deacon for many years.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Hickenbottom; brother, Calvin Hickenbottom; brother-in-law, Harding “Skip” Powers and brother-in-law and one of his best friends, Philip Morris.

John is survived by his wife, Edna of thirty-eight years; his children, Carla (Darren) Hendershot, David (Theresa) Hickenbottom, and James (Kim) Hickenbottom; step-children, Angela (Rob) Papalevich and Mike (Barb) Taylor; granddaughter, Cassie Hendershot; grandchildren, Tony, Tammra, Nickie, Jessie, and Jeana; and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Morris, Paula Triplett, and Jean Powers; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 10:00am until the time of the service 12:00pm with Pastor Ed Eberhart officiating at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.