Darrell E. Hickman was born in Athens, Tenn., on June 6, 1947, the son of Marie Hickman.

Mr. Hickman owned the Botel and had also been employed with Buckeye Technologies. In addition to Savannah, he had also lived in Memphis.

Mr. Hickman departed this life on Dec. 15, 2010, at the age of 63 years, 6 months, 9 days.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Lee Hickman and William Robert Hickman, both of Memphis and a number of cousins.