Harold Vickery

Harold Edward Vickery was brought into this world on February 21, 1945. He would marry his wife, Jeanette Dancer, in 1963. Later, they would go on to have 3 children who would bring about a new generation to the Vickery lineage.

Harold was known for his cheerful presence and joyous demeanor he carried with him to share with all he crossed paths with throughout his life. There was no such thing as a stranger to him, only future friends. If Harold wasn’t out charming new acquaintances, he would spend his time visiting his siblings as often as he could. Even into his old age, Harold would make sure to continue this habit, even requesting his grandchildren to accompany him whenever they were visiting him. People are remembered by the example they set, and he was the perfect example of a family man. He loved his family and ensured they knew this from the moment they were born until his last breath.

Though he was a family man, more importantly, Harold was a Christian. This could be seen by his acts outside of his family, always there to help those in need. In his spare time, Harold loved to work with his hands. Whether it was working on cars or updating his front porch, he made sure to use his two best tools, his left and right hands. If it was a machine, he could build it, if he didn’t build it, he could fix it. He made sure not to bury the talents given to him by our Lord.

His children remember him not only as a “good” father, but the best. They share the memory of his strength and protection. As any good parent would, he made sure to provide correction whenever they made bad choices. More than anything, his children remember him as loving. From tucking them in at night when they were little to taking them on trips as a family to fish or see the mountains. As they grew older his love only grew with them.

His love did not stop with his children, but continued onto his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Time with his grandchildren/great-grandchildren would ultimately become his favorite way to spend his time. His grandchildren remember a routine weekend with him would include waking up early to eat breakfast at Jack’s, after which they would return to his house to do some yard work or fix something with his new favorite tools, their hands. The day would end with a meal the grandkids got to pick while they watched old westerns. One of the most cherished memories of Harold’s grandchildren/great-grandchildren will always be how much he bragged about them to anyone with a pair of ears. If there is anything Harold’s grandchildren/great-grandchildren know about him, it’s how much he loved them.

There is neither enough ink nor paper on Earth to explain the impact Harold Vickery had on this Earth and the love he leaves behind. Known to some as father, family, or friend, known to all as Popa.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 22, 2026 at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville from 12-2 p.m., where his funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Bethel #2 Baptist Church Cemetery in Haleyville. Vance Hutton and Justin Guin will officiate.

Harold is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Greg) Cayson and Derinda (Roger) Moody; son, Jerald (JJ) Vickery; grandchildren, Stephanie (Elvis) Overton, Tyler Mosher, Casey Vickery, Derek (Heather) Vickery, Keshia Matthews, Susan Vickery, Blake Hodges, Seth Vickery, Orry (Alyson) Moody and Noah (Maddie) Moody; 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and siblings, Annette Lawler, Helen Mashburn, Peggy (Jimmy) Wright and Larry Vickery.

He was preceded in death by his spouse, Marie Jeanette Dancer Vickery; granddaughter, Kendra Dionne Raburn; great-grandsons, Bryce and Ryker Moody and siblings, Aquilla Lawson, Earlene Myhan, Bill Holt, Juanita (Toots) Pannell, Arnold Holt, Gene Holt and Roger Dale Vickery.