Reginald Vick

TUSCALOOSA Reginald Vick, age 89, of Tuscaloosa, died April 17, 2010, at Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation in Northport. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Memory Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Wells and Rev. Benton Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Hill Mausoleum with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lois Morris Vick; his parents, J.P. Vick, Sr. and Carrie Essie Stockman Vick; his brothers, J.P. Vick, Jr. and Billy Vick; and his half-sister, Della Simmons.

He is survived by his daughter, Marilyn Cash (Doug) of Millport, Ala.; his sisters, Bessie Sessions of Grand Bay, Ala., Mildred Sessions of Camden, Ala., and Carolyn Buchanan of Fairhope, Ala.; his brother, Bob Vick of Atlanta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Valerie Birge (Keith) of Bourbonnais, Ill. and David Cash of Baltimore, Md.; and his step-great-grandson, Zack Birge of Bourbonnais, Ill.

Vick was born May 13, 1920, in Vineland, Ala., in Marengo County, grew up in Camden, Ala., in Wilcox County, and was a graduate of Monroeville High School. His occupational endeavors included R.E. Lambert and Sons, a farm seed company; Witticher Transfer and Warehouse Company in Birmingham, Ala.; and District Sales Supervisor with Colgate-Palmolive Company. His career choice turned to investments in securities and mutual funds, and, after additional preparation and study, his career advanced as he worked for Investors Diversified Services, Southern Financial Services, A.G. Edwards and Sons, Kohlmeyer and Company, Thomson McKinnon Securities, and J.C. Bradford and Company, where he also served as Office Manager. During his 34 year career he became a broker and a member of the New York Stock Exchange. For 15 years he was the voice of the stock report on the radio each afternoon.

Vick was an active member of Tuscaloosa First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School department director, and trustee of the church. He served as president of the Tuscaloosa Exchange Club and also as president of the Tuscaloosa Shrine Club, which is affiliated with Zamora Temple of Birmingham. A 32nd degree Master Mason, he was a member of Rising Virtue Lodge and was a member of the York Rite and Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Kennedy Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Vick was active in the Sons of the American Revolution, participating in the initial development of the American Village in Montevallo, and in the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was also a Life Member of the Tuscaloosa Music Club.

He was interested in people and in life, and after ruminating about his life said, "It's been a good trip." We rejoice in his life and celebrate his homecoming.

Pallbearers will be Don Seay, Chuck Moates, Wiley Sessions, Troy Sessions, Tom Rogers, and Bill Trull.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes, the Cancer Society, or the American Village.

Condolences may be offered at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com.