He was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana in 1953. He received his Masters from Indiana University in 1957.

Hugh was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired teacher with 40 years of service in public education.

He was a member of New Garden Friends in Greensboro, and former long-time member of First Friends Meeting in Marion, Indiana.

Hugh was an active Mason throughout his adult life. Joining Griggsville Lodge, #45 AF & AM, Griggsville, IL in 1954, then transferred to Samaritan Lodge #105 F & AM in Marion, IN., in 1978 and was currently a member of Stokesdale Lodge #428, Stokesdale, NC. He was a 33rd Degree Mason in the Valley of Ft. Wayne, in the Orient of Indiana in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Hugh had also been very active in the Scottish Rite Choir in the Ft. Wayne Valley, and leadership roles in the Grant County York Rite Bodies. He received his 60-year award in Masonry in 2014 and his 60-year York Rite Certificate in 2019.

Hugh enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting with family and friends and was a master woodworker.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Thompson Vickers of the home; son, The Reverend Mark M. Vickers of Winston-Salem, NC; grandson, Thompson Gray Vickers of Raleigh, NC; sister, Patricia Ann Zweifel Delemater of Madison, WI; sister-in-law, Martha Vickers of Peoria, AZ; and two nieces, Rene' Block of Grand Marais, MN and Michele Sitzberger of Benton, TN.

A Masonic Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 25th at 11:00am in the Greensboro Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, with The Rev. Dr. A. Gene Cobb and Ill. Brother Don Keheler presiding.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The North Carolina Scottish Rite Foundation, PO Box 19908, Charlotte, NC 28219-0908.

Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Feb. 11, 2022.

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Roger Weaver

February 6, 2025

Remembering a great brother and friend again. I learned so much from Hugh thru the few years I got to know him. He was always a cheerful and caring person to be associated with. He was always such a good mentor during our travels in the Ft Wayne Scottish Rite for so many years. God Bless his soul. we sure miss his frequent letters. Roger Weaver 33°

Kathryn Troxler

February 11, 2023

Hugh was such a dear man, thoughtful and engaged. I knew him in New Garden choir. He loved music and brought pieces to be considered and he sang well. We will miss him.

Jo Poole

March 30, 2022

It was always a spirit-lifter to be with Hugh in the New Garden Meeting choir. He had a heart-warming smile, a lovely tenor voice, and a knowledgeable, passionate love of music. ( And his collection of unique bolo "ties" was impressive too.)
I send loving thoughts and prayers for comfort to you, Joan, and to all your family.

Kathryn Troxler

March 29, 2022

What a radiant soul he was. I´m so glad I knew him. Blessings to Joan and the family.

Sarah Wright

March 28, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Hugh´s death. He was such fun in New Garden´s choir, adding zest, insight, and ability. He was extremely proud of his grandson, Thompson, and often gave us updates concerning his lacrosse games. We will truly miss him and his gentle smile.

Lynelle Grant Aldridge

February 16, 2022

Hugh and my father were good fishing buddies, thinking that they are sharing some good fishing stories right now. Many fond memories of Hugh.

Ken Stewart

February 15, 2022

Mr. Hugh Vickers was truly a role-model to me. He was my athletic trainer (basketball and track) at Marion High School in the mid-1960s. Also, he was quite instrumental in my decision to attend Earlham College. Mr. Vickers affected the lives of so many in such a positive way. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Peace be with You.

Jim Taylor

February 14, 2022

There is a small number of teachers in my life that I considered a mentor. Mr. Vickers was one of them.

ALAN CULLEY

February 14, 2022

I have many fond memories of Hugh from my days at Marion H.S. and Oh that handshake. A truly good guy.

Jeff Mitchell

February 14, 2022

I have fond recollections of Mr. Vickers as a Health teacher and trainer for the Marion Giants. I especially recall a wry sense of humor and unwavering sense of fairness. He treated everyone with dignity and demanded that they do the same. He will be missed.

Meshell Bledsoe

February 14, 2022

He was one of my middle school teachers. He will be missed.

Ed Davis

February 13, 2022

Mark Please know that I share your sorrow at the loss of your Father and the Grandfather of Thompson Please know that you and all of your family are in my thoughts and Prayers Blessings and Love Ed Davis

Terry Schuck

February 13, 2022

May God rest his soul and comfort his family and friends, and associates.

Pleasant memories of him taking care of his boys when he was our trainer for the Marion Giants.

Roger Weaver, 33° MSA

February 13, 2022

To family of III Brother Hugh, we are sorry to hear of the passing of our friend and brother Hugh. We had many great times together at the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne and other Masonic functions thru the years. He will be truly missed by all that knew him and loved him.

John M McILwain cell 765 669 1948

February 12, 2022

Joan, Mark sorry for your loss. l always Liked Hugh and his sense of humor. Mark sorry for the loss of Susan . If you get a chance please call.

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