Rev. Joseph Douglas Bickham passed away on April 25, 2025, in Houston, TX.
He was born on January 22, 1945, in DeQuincy, LA to James Arnold Bickham and Lucille Berry Bickham. Joseph is survived by his wife, Hazel Marie Bickham, of 60 years and his daughters Anna Marie Bickham and Teresa Lynn Franklin (Randy). Brothers Billy Wayne Bickham (Avis) and Burlis Bickham (Barbara), Sister-in-Law Sylvia Bickham and Son-in Law Carl White.
Surviving grandchildren are Amber Garcia, Lindsey Cormier, Gabriel White, Kaitlin White and great
grandchildren Gavin, Jace, Landon, Liam and Avalee as well as an abundance of nieces and nephews.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents James Arnold Bickham and Lucille Berry Bickham, children Carmen Lee Bickham White and 2 infant daughters, Sandra and Cynthia Bickham. Also preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Johnson Rodriguez and Infant Shirley Ann, his brothers Norman Lee Bickham and James Marlin Bickham, his brother-in-law Melton Johnson, Nephew Gary Johnson, sister-in-law Helen Ruth Bickham and his mentor and life-long friend, Rev. W.E. Gamblin.
A memorial service will be held on June 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, TX located at 3406 Edgar Brown Drive.
Joe grew up with his brothers and sister under the watchful eyes and caring heart of his mother Lucille and the firm hand of his father JA. While in the Army, he met the love of his life Hazel Marie. Together they raised three beautiful daughters and were blessed with two angels that departed this earth too soon.
During his lifetime Joe traveled to every state sharing the gospel, making a good trade deal or selling insurance. He was always on the lookout for the next best deal. If you know, you know. Many of his years were spent with his longtime friend and mentor, Rev. W.E. Gamblin as they traveled and preached God’s Word from cathedrals to dirt floor churches in the mountains. If you needed a friend to talk to no matter the time of day or night, he was there to listen and share God’s love and compassion.
We will greatly miss his laughter and love for his family.
Hug someone today and say, “That was from Joe, Uncle Joe or Brother Bickham”, however you were
fortunate enough to have known him.
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