Union, Mississippi
May 10, 1930 – Mar 31, 2020 (Age 89)
A private graveside service was held Saturday [April 4] at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Philadelphia for revered Mississippi folklorist, essayist, poet and teacher Ovid S. Vickers of Decatur, who died March 31, 2020. He was 89.Rev. Walton Jones, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in...
Read MoreHad occasion to reread ovids obituary today, and it reminded me again of the tremendous influence he had on my life. Other than my mother, perhaps no one in my nearly 80 years had a more positive influence. Please let me know if any memorial service that might be planned after covid.
Extremely well written obit Harriet.
Larry higue
March 28, 2021 | Friend
One of the most positive influences on my life over 60 years. So glad I was able to spend time with him and Carol several months ago.
Miss him and always will. Please let me know if have public memorial service. Would very much like to attend.
Rest In Peace Ovid
Larry Hogue
April 12, 2020 | Hattiesburg, MS
A tremendously accomplished instructor, mentor, and friend. Respected and admired by all who knew him. Made all his hundreds of former students feel they were important, and we ALL felt we were his favorite. Sincere condolences to Carol and all his family. Rest in Peace, Sir!
Billy Lovett
April 05, 2020 | Forest, MS
