John Vickers

1926 - 2012

John Jacob Vickers
Haubstadt, Ind.
John Jacob Vickers, 86, of Haubstadt, Ind., passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the River Oaks of Princeton.
He was born on May 31, 1926, in Francisco, Ind., to Joseph and Mary Jane (Lewis) Vickers, both whom precede. He was an equipment operator with the construction division of AMAX Coal Company and was married to Theda Ray "T.R." who preceded him on August 24, 2006. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a light tank operator and was a former member of both the VFW post #1147 and the American Legion post #25 of Princeton, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Matt Vickers, of Haubstadt, Ind.; and daughters, Robin (Robert) Vickers-Utley, of Princeton, Ind., Kimberly (Mark) Vickers-Armstrong, of Princeton, Ind., and Jenny Roeder, of Petersburg, Ind.
Other survivors include stepsons, Randy (Pamela) Catt, of Jasper, Ind., and Jerry (Carolyn) Catt, of Patoka, Ind.; stepdaughters, Debbie (Boon) Ralph, of Reed, Ky., Angie (Ron) Murphy, of Princeton, Ind.; brothers, Larry (Evelyn) Vickers, of Mount Carmel, Ill., Jack Vickers, of Francisco, Ind.; sister, Wanda Holder, of Wisconsin; as well as 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife, "T.R."; son, Danny S. Vickers; daughter, Penny Elkins; brothers, Bill Vickers and Louis Vickers; and sisters, Kate Willis and Joanne Graves.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the General Baptist Church located at 2101 E. Broadway in Princeton, Ind., with Pastor Brad Keenen officiating. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 5 p.m. until time of service.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. For more information please contact Doyle Funeral Home at 520 S. Main St., Princeton, Ind., at 812-385-4334, or www.doylefuneralhome@insightbb.com.