Richard O’Leary Vickers, 79, of Sumerco, WV, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Valley Center, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Tiny Hale Vickers, brothers, Chester and Edward Vickers, and sisters, Bertha Breedlove and Marquitta Harvey.
Richard was a 1959 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville. He was a land surveyor for the State of WV and the coal mining industry.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Terry) Dotson, granddaughter, Jennifer (Andy) Whisenant, great-grandson, Grayson Whisenant, sisters, Jean Pauley and Carol Matthews, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no services.
Carol and all the family. I am very sorry to hear about Richard. He was one of my closest friends from the first grade on. I missed seeing him and the others over the years. He was in our group and it continues to get smaller.
Three boys Monty Hale, Richard Vickers, and Johnny Vickers, was together through High School (Duval High). From young boys to adults. My hearts sad to see another friend go away. As we look around, very few of our age are left. We to are getting close to the journey. I’m ready, looking and praying for that day when I see my Lord. God Bless, Jean and Carol. Thanking of you. WF(Johnny) Vickers.