Rodger Vickers Obituary
Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.
Rodger was born Sunday, March 11, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Pat Vickers and Louise McFalls Vickers. He worked for over thirty years as a weaver at Cone Mills. Rodger enjoyed doing all types of yardwork, but his life’s passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara Vickers and siblings, Barbara Fowler, Betty Smith, Brenda Buckner and Ricky Vickers.
Those left to honor his life include his son, David Vickers (Nikki) and daughter, Tracy Vickers all of Henrietta; brother, Charles Vickers (Judy) of Caroleen; grandchildren, Jesika Bryant (Barry), Breanna Vassey (Kaitlyn), Ryan McDaniel (Laura) and great grandchildren, Kyleigh, Carter, Kolten, Makenzie, Aiden, Maddox, Lillian, Alianna, Tucker, Briggsten and Waylen.
The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 22nd at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to www.shrinerschildrens.org
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1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
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