Donald Emil Bickham

Donald Emil Bickham, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 6, 1940 to Barbara and Emil Bickham (both deceased).  He grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and graduated from Georgia Tech after serving four years in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Julia (Judy) of thirty-seven years; daughter, Lisa Peacock; son, Mark Bickham; step-sons and wives, Eddie Marshall (Mary Beth), David Marshall (Stacy), Ronnie Marshall (Brandi); grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

We, that love Don, will miss his great sense of humor and his endless list of “Donisms”. 

The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, GA on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life for Don will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to New Prospect United Methodist Church in Buford.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.