Frater John Hickerson passed away September 30, 2024 in Colleyville Texas. . John was extraordinarily successful in all he attempted. From a great basketball career at Centenary College in Shreveport, LA, to his long-standing and impressive career in the freight industry. John began his career learning the ins and outs of the industry working nights on the freight dock at Roadway Express. He gained respect through his years of hard work, rising in the CF/Con-Way (now XPO) company to President and CEO. From Con-Way, he went on to serve as President of Roadway Regional Group, Vice President of BNSF Railway, CEO of Pacer Transport, COO of Frozen Food Express Industries (FFE). He then started Global Net Logistics (now Rhenus), serving as CEO until his retirement in 2021. John had many talents, and by far his greatest gift was leadership and hard work. He did not shy away from any challenge. 

John is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter Kelley Hickerson Edler (husband Chris) of Georgetown TX, his son, John “JT” Hickerson, Jr. His Grandchildren Madison Edler of Denver, CO, Sarah Edler of Phoenix, AZ, Jack Hickerson of Waco, TX, and Lila Hickerson of Corinth, TX, as well as Shelly Smith Hickerson (mother of Jack and Lila), and his mother-in-law, Margaret Allen of Bossier City, LA, and brother-in-law, Michael Allen of Bossier City, LA.

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