Mobile, Alabama
VICORY Dr. James Ray Vicory- Age 69, passed away on October 13th at home after a valiant battle with stomach cancer. His loving wife Joanne (Hammond) and son Justin were at his side. Jim was born on June 7th, 1939 in Joplin, Mo. As a boy, he moved to Aurora, Ill. where he attended West High...
Read MoreDear Joanne, I just recently found out about Jim passing. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers and blessings to you and your family.
Nancy Vicory Hart
May 09, 2025 | Family
Joanne,
Our prays are with you and your family. Varsity Vic was a true friend and fraternity brother and will be missed. Our families had some great times together and Jim will always be remembered.
Del Johnson and family
Del Johnson
October 31, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ
To Jim's family: Jim was a Teke pledge during my Junior year at NIU. He was a fine young man and well liked by all our fraternity brothers. I went west (Ca.) in '59 as he went east later. Our prayers are with you.
James Eyre
October 30, 2008 | Placentia, CA
BEST THOUGHTS AND WISHES ARE YOURS, TODAY AND FORWARD. JIM AND YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS SINCE THE '57 50TH REUNION. MANY GOOD WISHES ARE HERE AND MANY NOT WRITTEN. SPECIAL BONDING HAS OCCURRED IN THE CLASS, AND I AM SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THESE WONDERFUL FOLKS. JIM KNEW AND LOVED SO MANY PEOPLE. MAY YOU BE WRAPPED IN THAT LOVE...FROM HIM AND FROM US.
JUDY (CLEVELAND) LOYD
October 29, 2008 | ROXANA, IL
Dr. Vicory was, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining people ever! He was one of my favorite instructors at South Alabama. The last time I saw him was at a track meet on campus. He was cracking jokes and telling stories--as usual! I did not find out about his illness until several months later. It was obvious that he wasn't going to let cancer define his life. He was an inspiration. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Kelli Jones Pierson
October 23, 2008 | Mobile, AL
DEAR JOANNE, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. JIM IS SO VERY SPECIAL TO SO MANY & WE HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. I AM GLAD TO HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH THESE LAST WEEKS WITH YOU & JIM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU COMFORTED.
BONNIE (ARMBRUSTER) TAYLOR-LYNCH
October 19, 2008 | Sarasota, FL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Louie & Barbara McDonald
October 19, 2008 | Perryville, MO
The University of South Alabama will not be the same without his smiling face and great sense of humor. Dr. Vicory will be greatly missed by many.
Sincerely,
Janna Ivey aka Sister Maine
Janna Ivey
October 19, 2008 | Foley, AL
I remember Jim from college. Great guy and friend and fraternity brother. I lost track after graduating from N.I.U. So many others separated after school. My deepest sympathies go to his family.
George Grant
October 18, 2008 | Loves Park, IL
