Mr. Frederick Mason "Ted" Hickson, Jr. of Nathalie died Thursday, December 05, 2013 at his home. He was born in Halifax County, Virginia February 24, 1935 and was 78 years of age. Mr. Hickson was the son of the late Frederick Mason Hickson, Sr. and Polly Pettit Hickson and is survived by his wife Julia Tuggle Hickson. Mr. Hickson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Millstone, was retired as a self-employed Boxwood Farmer and was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Frederick Mason "Ted" Hickson is survived by: His Wife: Julia Tuggle Hickson of Nathalie Three Daughters: Polly H. Pena & husband Adrian of Nathalie Susan H. Painter & husband Robert of Troutville Jackie H. Dillard & husband Artie of Danville One Sister: Dorothy Dunn of Louisa Six Grandchildren: Joshua Pena of Nathalie Matthew Pena of Nathalie Jeremy Pena of Nathalie Christopher Dillard of Danville Heather Angle of Roanoke Tyler Painter of Radford Two Great-Grandchildren Bryce Angle of Roanoke Baylee Angle of Roanoke One Niece Frances Van Lear of Lovingston One Nephew Michael Dunn of Louisa Funeral Services for Mr. Frederick Mason "Ted" Hickson, Jr. will be held Monday, December 9, 2013 at 1:00 P. M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church of Millstone cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home for one hour prior to the service and other times at his home, 4108 Liberty Road, Nathalie, VA. For memorials, please consider the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 195, Nathalie, VA 24577.