Glenn Newton Hickey
Sep 23, 1942 - Nov 19th, 2019- Birth Date: Sep 23, 1942
- Death Date: Nov 19, 2019
- Funeral Date: Unknown
- Location: Ruebel Funeral Home
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Biography: Glenn Newton Hickey, 77, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La.
Glenn grew up in Benton, Arkansas where he graduated from Benton High School. He also attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated college with a Bachelors Degree from Henderson State University. He also served in the Arkansas National Guard. For over 20 years, He and his late wife Sandy owned Hickey’s Sports, a local sporting goods and apparel retailer in Little Rock. Glenn then went on to pursue his passion, the game of golf and golf course construction. Over the next 20 years, Glenn collaborated with golf architects, owners, and even a few tour players on the construction and renovation of several high-profile golf courses in the United States and overseas. Over the years, he also played amateur golf around the state of Arkansas where he developed many of his closest and longest lasting relationships.
Glenn is survived by his son, J.J. and his wife, Renae; brother, Dwight Hickey, and 4 grandchildren, Taylor, Andrew, Alexa, and Ryan Hickey in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy and his parents, Lynn and Helen Hickey.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all the amazing Doctors, Nurses, therapists, and support staff who provided excellent care for him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Ruebel Funeral Home.
(I worked with Sandy at UAMS)
He will be missed by all his Golfing Friends. My condolences to JJ and his Family.