Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Vickers, Walter Eugene "Bill" June 7, 2014
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Atkinson County Citizen - June 26, 2014
 Mr. Walter Eugene "Bill" Vickers age 82 of Willacoochee, GA passed away 
Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Shady Acres Convalescent Center in Douglas, GA 
following an extended illness.
 A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Vickers was born April 22, 1932, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Troy and Ida Broadaway Vickers. He worked at Swift Poultry Company in 
Douglas, GA in Douglas, GA before being injured in an industrial accident at 
work. Mr. Vickers attended First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, GA. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Louree Taft Vickers and a sister, Louise Vickers.
 Survivors include, daughter, Dianne Hamilton and husband Don of Douglas, GA; 
brother, J.T. Vickers of Fairhope, AL; three sisters, Ethylene Whitaker of 
Foley, AL, Frances Essig of Goshen, IN and Jackie Hayward of Gulf Hammock, FL; 
three grandchildren, April Solomon, Dena Vickers and Clint Hamilton all of 
Douglas, GA; five great-grandchildren, Austin Solomon, Adam Solomon, Brice 
Hamilton, Emma Hamilton and Dawson. several nieces, nephews and other relatives 
also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Vickers were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning at the 
Willacoochee First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Huffstuttler officiating. 
Special musical selections included, "Go Rest High on that Mountain" rendered by 
soloist, Tammy Wood, accompanied by CD and "Amazing Grace" rendered by the 
congregation, accompanied by Bonnie Kunburger at the piano. Soft music for the 
Prelude and Postlude was provided by Bonnie Kunburger, pianist. 
 The interment followed in Willacoochee City Cemetery.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Clint Hamilton, Adam Solomon, Don Hamilton, 
Jim mills, Steve Cady, Ottis McDonald, Jr.
 Serving as honorary pallbearers was, great-grandson, Austin Solomon.
 Relihan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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