James Eric Vickers, 52, of Alkol, WV, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at home.
He was a 1985 graduate of Duval High School. James was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Special Forces during Desert Storm and the Gulf War. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend.
James was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lee Vickers.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Wade Vickers; sons, Austen Ray Vickers of Charleson, SC and Riley Joseph Vickers of Ripley, WV; daughters, Jamie Nichole Vickers and Erica Dawn Vickers both of Alkol, WV; brother, Jeffrey Lee Vickers (Debbie) of Pawleys Island, SC; and sister, Monica (Joey) Linville of Alkol, WV; and great aunt, Wynoka Kelley.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 26, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
James you will be missed. You always put a smile on my face every time I saw you. No matter where it was or when it was you was always the same, always smiling and in a good mood. Loving life and living it to the fullest. You was one friend I knew that I could always depend on know matter the situation good or bad. You always mad me feel like I was at my own home when I would stop in. I had known you for 41 years since I was 5, you took up for me on the bus many of times. I’ll never forget you buddy. Rest In Peace and fly high old buddy.
I met Jim when we were both assigned to 1st Bn, 5th Special forces Group, Fort Campbell, KY, back in the early 1990s. Jim served with distinction as a member of ODA 534 as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B). He deployed to various locations overseas and stateside serving his country. I will miss you very much, Jim. Though we haven’t talked in over 20 years, I can still remember you and your smile. You were a good friend and always helped your SF brothers out when they needed it. God must have needed you sooner than later, and I know there was a warm reception up there in heaven as you entered. Take care brother,
Jim Starek
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Thanks for sharing!
He was a very good friend I know that I myself will miss him very much condolence to the family God bless
Im so sorry for your loss Riley and family you are in our thoughts and prayers James was a great person to all he met and will be missed by so many. Cole is working and won’t be able to come in but will get hold of you soon
Love you Riley God bless
You always knew how to make everyone around you smile no matter the kind of mood they was in!!! You will forever be in our hearts and never be forgotten.!!! Alkol won’t be the same without you!!! Prayers to all the family he always put his mother first, he would always say I gotta go check on mom first and that’s what he did no matter what!!! RIP James you will forever be in our hearts!!
So sad to hear this. James was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you all.
James always left a smile on my face. I’m so sorry that his family is suffering such a devastating loss.
R.I.P. cousin. Condolences to Margaret, Jeff and Monica. I have many fond memories from our youth and teenage years at your home. Such wonderful times spent with a lovely family.
So sad to read of James’ passing….we were friends for many years. His mother Margaret and I worked together for several years. He had the best hair…I called him Fabio and that smile ! My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Margaret and the family. R.I.P. my dear friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss sending prayers up for the hole family we love you Margaret if you guys need anything just let us know.
Always so Happy to see you come in at the YQM, Your Genuine smile and Kindness will be very missed, God Bless you James, and your Loved ones as well
I’m so sorry for ur loss James was a great guy
I’m Gails sister
Sending lots of love and prayers for your family
I will miss you dearly my friend.
Prayers and love
Blessings.I am so sorry.Love and prayers for the family
REST IN PEACE FELLOW 1985 GRAD FRIEND
I am so sorry, May God grant you all the piece within until you meet him again.
Monica I am so so sorry. Praying for your family.
RIP cousin. My condolences to the entire family. May you rest in Eternal peace.
Rest in peace my friend.
Condolences to the family prayers for peace
Margaret, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and the family.
To the funniest brother in law so Glad I got to see u & reminisce old times & that Duval football jersey RIP