Harold Rodger Vickers, 63, of Ravenswood, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.
He is predeceased by his father, Harold; and his grandparents, Herbert and Arizona Price and Willie and Jerusia Vickers.
He served in the US Navy during Vietnam on the USS Hancock (CV-19).
He is survived by his mother, Marie; two brothers, Bruce Wayne and wife, Frankie, and Bobby; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with military graveside rites conducted by the Madison VFW Post. The family will receive friends 1 ½ hours prior to the service.
Words cannot express the sadness and sorrow I am feeling for the Vickers family. I have loved each and every one after meeting so many years ago through Rodger. My brother, Mike used to work with him and I met him in that way. I had the wonderful privilege of spending much time with him and getting to know him very well. He loved his family so much and was very dedicated to them. Rodger was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and had so many fond memories of his service. Anything he did he put so much dedication and love behind it. My Dad and Mom, George and Jean Changes loved him so much and considered him very much a part of our family. My Dad introduced Rodger into the American Legion and they were both involved in helping with military funerals. He was such a special person. Anyone that knew him had much admiration for him.
All my love and prayers go out to Marie, Wayne and Bobby for losing such a wonderful son, and brother at such a young age..I am so sorry.
Thanks so much he was my uncle and miss him dearly
Our family is so sorry for the loss of your son & brother. My husband Shaun worked with Roger
and he thought very highly of him in all aspects he especially respected, appreciated & is very thankful for his service to our country. Our prayers are for peace & comfort for your family. God bless…
Thanks so much he was my uncle who I miss dearly