Chester Ronald “Chet” Hickox
April 11, 1949 – July 20, 2023
Chester Ronald “Chet” Hickox, 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 20, 2023 at his home. He was born April 11, 1949 to Chester Ronald Sr., and Kathryn Lou (Gibbs). Chet grew up in Anacostia in SE DC. He joined the United States Air Force in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1971 after serving in Vietnam. Chet worked as a high voltage electrician for Pepco for many years, retiring in 2011. Following his retirement, he worked as a consultant until 2023. Chet found pleasure in spending time with his family, working, watching Nationals baseball, and doing crossword puzzles.
Chet is survived by his wife of 19 years Virginia Lee Hickox, daughters Angela Garner and her fiancé David Fulk of Chesapeake Beach and Shelly Youmans and her husband Bill of Bowie, son Quentin Woodall of Chesapeake Beach, stepdaughters Kimberly Link of Lutherville, MD and Katherine Bilicic of Finksburg, MD, grandchildren Samantha, Amanda, Brady, Tucker, Ben, William, and Noah, and sisters Donna Herbert and Brenda Cornelius.
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22 Jul 2023
6:40am
I grew up with Chet in SE Washington, Anacostia. I would run into him on occasion while working at Pepco. We both live in Calvert County MD, not far from each other, and I would run into him at the Giant, barber and etc. and talk about old friends from the neighborhood and Pepco.
RIP my friend.
Hank Kinnaman
City
Owings
State
MD
22 Jul 2023
9:10am
We are saddened to learn of Chester’s passing. He and Ginger have been great neighbors to us. We could always count on a smile and wave when you saw Chester outside working in his yard. He will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
22 Jul 2023
11:16am
And Now We Say Goodbye
Great sadness fills our hearts today
as pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.
This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye
But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.
The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Give last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.
While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.
Howard Garrison Yates
@ July 2006
City
Del City
State
OK
23 Jul 2023
6:37pm
I first met Chetty at Orr Elementary school in SE DC .
He worked with my husband Colin Lanham at Pepco.
So sorry for your loss.
We always enjoyed Chetty’s company. Him and Colin would always make us laugh.
😌🙏💙
City
Leonardtown
State
Maryland
24 Jul 2023
8:52am
Rest Easy Mr. Chet.
You Truly Are One Of A Kind.
You Will Be Missed, But I Know You Will Continue To Shine Your Love Down On So Many.
You Were A Great Friend & Mentor. 🙏💙🙏
City
Adel
State
GA
24 Jul 2023
12:55pm
I can’t say enough of the great friendship we had for 60 plus years. Laughing and having a blast at every turn we went through. We are not only great friends but great brothers to the end.
You would always be there in a pinch. From S.E. days to the end. You were a top notch friend and you will be missed.
I know you’re in a great place now. We’ll all be up there and continue a long and lasting S.E. celebration. GOD bless you my brother, you will be missed.
City
Conway
State
South Carolina
30 Jul 2023
2:20pm
Chet was the real deal, a genuine Good Guy. We worked on a lot of Projects together at PEPco and he made it so much more bearable during those times. His quick wit and ready smile were helpful during those tedious tasks. He will be missed by a great many people…God Speed Brother.
City
Jacksonville
State
FL
1 Aug 2023
10:25pm
We grew up in the SE DC area and played a lot of ball at Orr School and the Flats.
When he suggested Pepco when I was looking for a job I applied at 1900 Penn Ave. They told me no spots open. So when he asked me he went to the Supt of the Dept and told him. He said “if he is willing to work we can use him” and I got hired.
Chet was helpful in me getting hired at Pepco since I started one year in CM, 9 years in Test and 33 years at the Control Ctr.
I was so looking forward to taking him to dinner and brewskis to thank him.
Missed that chance. Sorry Chetty
City
Thurmont
State
Md
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I grew up with Chet in SE Washington, Anacostia. I would run into him on occasion while working at Pepco. We both live in Calvert County MD, not far from each other, and I would run into him at the Giant, barber and etc. and talk about old friends from the neighborhood and Pepco.
RIP my friend.
Hank Kinnaman
We are saddened to learn of Chester’s passing. He and Ginger have been great neighbors to us. We could always count on a smile and wave when you saw Chester outside working in his yard. He will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.
And Now We Say Goodbye
Great sadness fills our hearts today
as pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.
This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye
But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.
The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Give last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.
While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.
Howard Garrison Yates
@ July 2006
I first met Chetty at Orr Elementary school in SE DC .
He worked with my husband Colin Lanham at Pepco.
So sorry for your loss.
We always enjoyed Chetty’s company. Him and Colin would always make us laugh.
😌🙏💙
Rest Easy Mr. Chet.
You Truly Are One Of A Kind.
You Will Be Missed, But I Know You Will Continue To Shine Your Love Down On So Many.
You Were A Great Friend & Mentor. 🙏💙🙏
I can’t say enough of the great friendship we had for 60 plus years. Laughing and having a blast at every turn we went through. We are not only great friends but great brothers to the end.
You would always be there in a pinch. From S.E. days to the end. You were a top notch friend and you will be missed.
I know you’re in a great place now. We’ll all be up there and continue a long and lasting S.E. celebration. GOD bless you my brother, you will be missed.
Chet was the real deal, a genuine Good Guy. We worked on a lot of Projects together at PEPco and he made it so much more bearable during those times. His quick wit and ready smile were helpful during those tedious tasks. He will be missed by a great many people…God Speed Brother.
We grew up in the SE DC area and played a lot of ball at Orr School and the Flats.
When he suggested Pepco when I was looking for a job I applied at 1900 Penn Ave. They told me no spots open. So when he asked me he went to the Supt of the Dept and told him. He said “if he is willing to work we can use him” and I got hired.
Chet was helpful in me getting hired at Pepco since I started one year in CM, 9 years in Test and 33 years at the Control Ctr.
I was so looking forward to taking him to dinner and brewskis to thank him.
Missed that chance. Sorry Chetty