Pro-life advocate and former
sheriff James Hickey dies at 79

Former Nueces County Sheriff James T. Hickey died March 13 in his Corpus Christi home of 50 years, which was located across the street from Incarnate Word Academy where his children attended school and down the street from his parish St. Patrick where he was an active parishioner for 50 years.

Among his many achievements, being a leader in the local anti-abortion movement was one he treasured. Sheriff Hickey decided that his office would not patrol protests at the local abortion clinic. His decision earned him the adulation of pro-life advocates.

Hickey also co-founded the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.