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Charles Vickery Obituary
Charles E. Vickery, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 in San Antonio, TX. He was born on February 16, 1928, in San Antonio, TX to parents, Albert and Lillian Vickery. He served honorably in the Naval Air Force during the Korean War. Charles played football at A&I College and graduated with a Master's Degree in Agricultural Science. He taught Agriculture at LaCoste, Burbank, and John Marshall High Schools. Charles was a co-founder of the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, an Ambassador of the San Antonio Livestock Show, an Ambassador of the Bexar County Jr. Liverstock Show, and a pioneer in the FFA Community. The C.E. Vickery Agriculture Center at O'Connor High School was named in his honor. During his tenure at John Marshall, the FFA Chapter became the largest in Texas and one of the top 20 in the country. He was the first agriculture teacher in Texas to open the program to girls. He was preceded in death by his son, James Edward; parents, Albert and Lillian; sister, Winifred and brother, Albert. Charles is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine M. Vickery; son, John Vickery and wife, Lisa; daughter, Darlene Nobles and husband, Dan; daughter, Doris Cox and husband, Guy; grandchildren, Melissa, Zachary, Devon, Sylvie, and Milo; sister, Iris McCoy.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
9:00 A.M.
FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
1520 HARRY WURZBACH
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
11:00 A.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Charles to the C.E. Vickery Award c/o Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, P.O. Box 781, Helotes, TX 78023 (210)397-4871 or The Alzheimer's Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio, TX 78229.
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Newman Family
May 10, 2012
We will miss seeing Mr Vickery around the Gerlach barns. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Don Harris
May 10, 2012
Sincere condolences to all of Mr. Vickery's family. The outstanding ag. teacher was a big influence on my pursuing the same career path. I was fortunate to call him Mr. Vickery and then Charlie when he substituted for me at O'Connor H.S. I always looked forward to a joke that I knew he would have. He never let me down. He will truly be missed.
Mickey Smith
May 9, 2012
We wish to give the family of Mr Vickery are condolences. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Charles and the family. I will always remember the years in Ag with Charles at MHS. Mickey Smith
Robin Boldt
May 9, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss but I know from experience how difficult it is to lose someone twice, once to Alzheimer's and then to this earthly life itself, especially someone who was so robust, active, and contributed so much. I remember Mr. Vickery, Charles, not only as John's Dad, but also as a fellow vocational teacher when I also taught at JMHS (a lifetime ago). I also remember while a student at Marshall when FFA was THE largest in the state thanks to girls becoming members. His dedication and fortitude kept many teens in school, giving them more than the three R's. He was quiet but fun and was truly one of the "good ole' guys." I loved he later took care of animals for some students long after teaching and when the disease had started taking hold. His legacy will long live on through the tremendous contributions he made which he thankfully knew were recognized with the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show and his namesake at O'Connor. I do pray you find the blessings that the Lord offers of peace, love, grace, and joy too. Vickery was indeed victorious!
Cheryl Boldt
May 9, 2012
Dear Vickery Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. What a blessing to leave behind such a legacy.
Blessings, Cheryl Boldt
Dennis Ashley
May 9, 2012
Its been 40 years since I was subject to Mr. Vickery's instruction and discipline in the classroom but his teachings are with me daily. He was a "GREAT" educator and will truly be missed.(I still have a piece of his paddle we cut up the last day of our senior year to remind me)
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