John Jacob Vickers age 86, of
Haubstadt passed away on
He was born on
He was an equipment operator
with the construction division of AMAX Coal Company and was married to Theda Ray “T.R.” who preceded him on
He also served in the US Army
during World War II as a light tank operator and was a former member of both
the VFW post #1147 and the American Legion post #25 of
He is survived by his son,
Matt Vickers of Haubstadt, and daughters, Robin (Robert) Vickers-Utley of
Other survivors include
stepsons, Randy (Pamela) Catt of Jasper and Jerry
(Carolyn) Catt of Patoka, stepdaughters, Debbie
(Boon) Ralph of Reed, Ky., Angie (Ron) Murphy of Princeton, brothers, Larry
(Evelyn) Vickers of Mt. Carmel, Ill., Jack Vickers of Francisco and sister
Wanda Holder of Wisconsin as well as 25 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren
and three great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by
parents, wife, “T.R.,” son, Danny S. Vickers and daughter, Penny Elkins,
brothers, Bill Vickers and Louis Vickers and sisters, Kate Willis and Joanne
Graves
Memorial services will be at
7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the General Baptist Church located at 2101
E. Broadway in Princeton with Pastor Brad Keenen
officiating.
There will be a time of visitation
with the family from 5 p.m. until time of service.