"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference....."

Silas Joseph "SB" Bickham was born July 23, 1944 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Julius and Lona Bickham.  He departed this life on Wed October 21, 2020 at his residence in Franklinton, LA.

He was married to the late Bonnie Jean Robertson Bickham and to this union six children were born.

Both his wife and son Richard E Bickham preceded him in death, along with his parents, brothers, sisters and son-in-law Ronald E. Ponton.

He leaves to cherish his memory five children; Henry E. (Patricia) Bickham, Amy L. (Terrance) Crosby, both of Franklinton LA, Mary L. Ponton, Alicia M. Bickham both of Mt. Hermon LA, Silas S. (Shineta) Bickham of Lacombe LA, his sister-in-laws; Catherine Dillon, Alberta (Michael) Dillon, Wanda (William) Patton, Patty Cotton, Janice Brumfield, Amelia (Wayne) Cyprian, Bettye Robertson all of Franklinton, LA; his brother-in-laws; Albert L (Michelle) Robertson, Joe (Michelle) Handy both of Franklinton LA; 32 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He also leaves a friend Wyonna James and his :"Buddy" Dan L. Brown.