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Aaron George Vickers, 80, of Palatka, passed away, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center. He was a native of Fairfax, AL and resided in Palatka since 1987 coming from Waycross, GA where he lived for 3 years. Prior to moving to Waycross, he resided in Jacksonville for 26 years. A veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, he retired from the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as an electrician with several railroads including, Jacksonville Terminal, Atlantic Seaboard Coastline Railroad, Family Lines Railroad and eventually retired with CSX Railroad in Waycross, GA. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, the Putnam Co. Shrine Club and Pineland Lodge # 86 F&AM. He loved watching football and especially the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also enjoyed cooking for the Shrine Club and St. James United Methodist Church. Mr. Vickers loved his family and visiting with his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Vickers, his children, Bryan Edward Vickers and wife, Carolyn of Gilchrest County, Kathleen A. Vickers Gebert of Palatka, Michael Aaron Vickers of Jacksonville, grandchildren, Jocelyn Vickers Hill and husband, Jason of Jacksonville, Megan Vickers Roberson and husband, David of Jacksonville, Patricia Edith Gebert and friend, Brandon Wallace of Palatka, Kimberly, Jessica, Brian E. Vickers, Jr. all of Gilchrest County, great-grandchildren, Michael Alan Roberson, Alexandria Day Roberson and Kylee Vickers all of Jacksonville, sister-in-law, Bea Vickers of Shawmut, AL, nieces, Eleanor Hopkins and husband, Don, Shirley Hoekstra all of the Ozark Mountains, MO and Gena Montalbano of Shawmut, AL. Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. James United Methodist Church with Reverend Hardy B. Sandlin, III officiating. The U.S. Navy will also conduct military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St. James United Methodist Church General Fund, 400 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177 or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 12502 North Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-9499.
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Sign the Guest Book Notice! It might take up to 6 hours for your guest book comments to be updated on the website. Thank You. To the Vickers Family: I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Vickers passing and wanted to send my condolences and deepest sympathy as well as on behalf of the entire Reed Family. It always brings a smile to our face as we recall with the fondest of memories our days back on Hawaii Drive in Sandalwood and remember Mr. Vickers as a great man and father. Your tribute to him was beautiful. Mrs. Vickers, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Bryan, Kathy and Mike we think of you all often and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as well. God Bless you all! Judy (Reed) Fore ~ Neptune Beach, Florida
To the Vickers family; my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolence to you concerning a wonderful man. My mother living in Jax. Fl., told me of the news. What a wonderful, moving tribute, you have. The pictures I remember growing up with you all were very moving, and how about old King sleeping on top of Mr.Vickers. The wonderful picture of the family with Mrs. Gallagher. I miss you all so much. Mrs. Vickers, my mother wanted me to send you her heart felt condolences too. Bryan, Kathy, and my buddy Mike, I love you guys, and are never forgotten. Please try to get hold of me if possible. Your father as I remember him was a fine and outstanding dad who loved his family, and someone who gave over that legacy to all he touched, Sincerely, Gary Davis Gary Davis ~ Plantation (Ft. Lauderdale) Florida
We think of you frequently. Remember many things, particularly a couple of hunting trips with Aaron. Sorry for your loss. Jim & Ceia Rogers ~ Jacksonville Fl
Our most sincere condolonces to you on your loss. We think of you and Aaron often when we visit the river. Larry and Sharon Schrecengost ~ Jacksonvlle, FL
Ruth and Family, I am very sorry to read of Mr. Vicker's death in
the Palatka paper this morning. May God give you strength and
courage to face the days ahead. Shelby J McClanahan ~ Athens, WV
So
sorry to read about Aaron. Ruth you and your family have my
deepest sympathy. Joyce Keithley ~ 11438 Beecher Cir. E., Jacksonville, FL 32223
My heart goes out to each of you. Jewel Sheppard Ebling ~ Gainesville Fl
Mike, you're friends are praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. Lean on the Lord. He will provide comfort in all of life's storms. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jackie - PBSI, NLR Jackie Fowler ~ Cabot Arkansas
Mike,
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy
to cope with the loss of a loved one, but keep God first and your
pain may be eased. Cristye Walker ~ Little Rock, AR
Mike, I
am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
May God grant you peace and strength through this time.
Tracy McCauslin ~ North Little Rock, AR
Thinking Of You, We'LL miss him ! Jim and Annette Keene (shrine club) ~ Miami, Fla
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