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Larry "Butch" "Pap" G. Hickok
May 08, 2021

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Larry “Butch” “Pap” G. Hickok, 72, of Rossiter, PA died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

The son of Donald E. and Lovell V. (Keith) Hickok, he was born on February 25, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

On May 25, 1969 he married the former Sharon A. Sowers and they have shared almost fifty-two years of marriage together.

A retired coal miner, Butch worked at Greenwich Collieries for over nineteen years. He was a member of the UMWA.

Butch lived for his family and loved spending as much time as he could with them, especially his wife, children and grandchildren.

Many were touched by Butch’s generous soul. He will be remembered for having the biggest heart imaginable.

An avid hunter, Butch looked forward to hunting with his family and heading “down to Pete’s camp” during hunting season. Butch enjoyed going to dirt track races and he loved his eight year old dog, Sadie, as if she were a daughter.

Butch is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Hickok of Rossiter, PA; his two children: Kim Serian and husband Dan of Rossiter, PA; Larry “Butchie” Hickok and wife Mya of Rossiter, PA; his two grandchildren: Hunter Hickok and Ellie Hickok and fiancé Matt Love and his newest family member, his great-grandson: Greyson Love.

Also surviving are his seven siblings: Jean Anderson of Indiana, PA; Donnilene Grant of Erie, PA; Phyllis Edminston of Lakewood, NY; Arveta Harbridge and husband Donald of Commodore, PA; Ronald Hickok and wife Gail of Clymer, PA; Nancy Nagle and husband Ronald of Northern Cambria, PA and Annie Hrubochak and husband Paul of Clymer, PA.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents; his sister: Betty Gibson and his two brothers: Donald “Brown” and Leonard “Buzz” Hickok.

At Butch’s request, there will not be a visitation or funeral service.

Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Butch’s guestbook and share a condolence message.

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