of Centerton, AR
August 21, 1946 - December 1, 2022
Billy Jerrel Vickers, 76, of Centerton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Bill was born August 21, 1946 in Batesville, AR to Floyd B. Vickers and Ona V. Finster Vickers.
Raised in Batesville, Bill loved the outdoors and became an avid hunter and fisherman. After graduating high school, he married the first love of his life, Kay and had two boys, Mike and Chris. He spoke fondly of his colleagues at Entergy and the time he and Kay served in the youth ministry for the Assemblies of God in Cushman, Batesville and Camden, AR. Later, Bill and Kay's family would expand with the addition of a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and Kay's greatest love rival...four grandchildren. Bill adored his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren.
After Kay passed in 2017, Bill met and married the second love of his life, Valery Conley, in December 2020. Valery loved and cared for Bill greatly as they battled his cancer together.
Bill had an exceptional love for his Lord and Savior. He unashamedly shared his faith at every opportunity God presented. Family, friends and acquaintances never questioned Bill's salvation. He was a man pursuing God's will.
Survivors include his mother, Ona V. Vickers of Batesville, AR; second wife, Valery Conley Vickers of Centeron, AR; two sons, Michael J. Vickers (Elke) of Bentonville, AR and Chris E. Vickers (Thomas C. Underwood III) of Chula Vista, CA; four grandchildren, Michael Tyler Vickers (Vanessa), Megan Vickers Pritchard (Jordon), Joseph Luke Vickers and Tanner Clayton Vickers-Underwood; three great-grandchildren, Robert William Vickers, Margaret Jean Vickers and Neo Paul Philisiwe Pritchard and one sister, Betsy Vickers McMahan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd B. Vickers; his first wife, Margaret Kay Wood Vickers and sister, Sue Vickers Birkhead.
Honorary pallbearers are Tyler Vickers, Luke Vickers, Tanner Vickers-Underwood, Jordon Pritchard, Phil Wood, David Wood, Ken Smith, Jeremy Wood, Jeff Wood, Jason Wood, Tracy McMahan, Benjamin Birkhead, Dan Wierda and Brad Wierda.
Graveside services will begin at 10:00 AM Friday, December 9, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Phillip Mize officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR or the Bella Vista Assembly of God.
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38 Condolence(s)
Raul Casillas
Saturday, December 10, 2022
I will miss you my friend
RIP Mr. VICKERS
Penny Price
Thursday, December 8, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a good friend and co-worker. He will be missed.
Bobbie Garlin Low
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Betsy and family,
I will always remember Billy as my classmate, as my friend, and as a very kind and caring young man with a quick smile for everyone. I am very sorry for your loss. Bobbie Garlin Low.
Carla Powers
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Billy was a cousin from the Finster side of family. What a dear man! His passing is so sad for friends and relatives, but take heart. I know he is with Jesus now, and that is wonderful.
Respectfully, Carla Powers & Family
Louise Keene Hooper
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Betsy and family, I was so sorry to hear about Billy. He was a dear friend through our school years and afterward. It was always a pleasure to visit with him. He was truly a good Christian man. God bless you all
Ina Provence
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Family…. So so sorry for the loss of Bill !! He was a long time friend of mine ! He was a awesome guy !! Prayers for all
Wendy Allen
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
He was my godfather a long time ago I very much so love that man me and my dad Marty Allen want to say sorry for your loss he was a great man very loving and caring man and he will be greatly missed our love and prayers to the family
Jan Burrow Qualls
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Sending my thoughts & prayers to all of the family Brother Bill was a great man and is with Miss Kay now ,
Cyndi Cole
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Love and prayers for all of you. Bill was a wonderful gift for everyone he met.
Patsy Butler Nelson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Bill and Kay were good friends. So sorry to hear this sad news. I never got to meet his second love but if Bill loved her that's enough for me. He was a good man. Prayers.
Laura Martin
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Chris, Mike and Family:
I thought a lot of your dad. He was such a good person. Both of your parents were a blessing to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
Travis and Charlene Middleton
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
We loved Billy and thought the world of him. We considered him a dear friend. He will be missed. This isn't goodbye but we will see you soon. To Billy's family, we are so sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers for comfort and peace through this difficult time. We know Billy is in new heavenly home.
Joe and Sharon Bailey
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Bill was a good friend and co-worker at APL, always smiling. He truly loved his family. God bless all of you.
Karen & Danny Davis
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Jesus is your comforter in times like this. So sorry for your loss.
Michael Esslinger
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Chris and Family. May your Dad rest in peace and be reunited with your mom. May they watch over you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you always. Love is being sent as well.
Mike and Renae Macy
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
We had the honor of knowing Bill for a few short years. When he and Val started spending more time together, our lives became intertwined. We had hoped, that once he married Val, that we would be able to spend more time together enjoying life. He was a GOD send for Val and her family, to see her happy with someone so special. We know Bill is a much better place, but that doesn't lessen the hurt of losing Bill to our Heavenly Father. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Val and Bill's family during this difficult time. Bill will be missed.
Nancy Wyatt
Monday, December 5, 2022
Such sadness that he was taken so soon. Condolences to the family. 0
Alan Vickery
Monday, December 5, 2022
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Eva Harmon
Monday, December 5, 2022
So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Prayers for all of his family. He was a good friend and co-worker. He loved the Lord and loved to share it with everyone. Rest in peace Billy!
Kathy Ward Franks
Monday, December 5, 2022
He was a very nice man, always had a smile, I remember when I was just a kid I attended Batesville AG and I didn’t know any of the kids because I didn’t go to school in Batesville. Billy was my Sunday school teacher and he was so kind and made me feel like I was so important. Sorry for your loss
Janie Nelson Holder
Monday, December 5, 2022
Sorry for your loss!
GARY Anderson
Monday, December 5, 2022
Billy Vickers was the best.......
Debbie (Duncan) McDowell
Monday, December 5, 2022
I absolutely loved seeing Bill’s posts and pictures on Facebook. So much love and joy just seemed to jump off the screen. I truly felt the love as I would read through the posts. My heart goes out to the family. Love and prayers to you all. â¤ï¸
Mark and Bonnie Downing
Monday, December 5, 2022
What an amazing man. Bill and your mother were the best neighbors on Hoss street. Even after we moved we continued our friendship. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to you all. Prayers
Anne Davidson
Monday, December 5, 2022
Bill was my youth leader and actually led me to the Lord when I was 15 years old. We played music together and had many wonderful times together with him and Kay. He gave me advice and more than once steered me in the right direction with life choices. I loved him dearly but know I will see him again.
Sue Hackney
Monday, December 5, 2022
Betsy, family what a beautiful family you have, sure will miss Bill, sorry for your loss!
Margaret Brashers Freeman
Monday, December 5, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Bills passing. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Carol Thompson
Monday, December 5, 2022
So very sorry. Remember him being a very nice man. Prayers for the family.
Mary Ann Riley Strain
Monday, December 5, 2022
Billy meant so much to a lot of people in our home town where Kay was raised.
Billy, Kay, Michael and Chris attended the church that my family attended. We thought so much of them and was very fortunate to have been around them .
Love, Hugs and Prayers to all of youâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Rosemary Baxter Fite
Monday, December 5, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Larry Garner
Monday, December 5, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. All will miss Bill. He is in his office now where he loved to be.
Blake and Kathy Kelley
Monday, December 5, 2022
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for all his precious children ðŸ™
Kelly (Mize) Wakefield
Monday, December 5, 2022
Billy met so much to me as a teen growing up. He was one of the best spiritual leaders that I have ever had. I love him & Kay and both boys so much. My prayers are with you Mike & Chris and all your families.
We will see them both soon.
Love always,
Kelly
Jim Taylor
Monday, December 5, 2022
My condolences to the family! Praying for you all.
Lewis and Judy Swaim
Monday, December 5, 2022
R.I.P. my friend you will be missed
Stephanie Glenn
Monday, December 5, 2022
Indeed, a life well lived & well loved!
Billy & Candy Nelson
Monday, December 5, 2022
RIP Bill Condolences and Prayers for the family
Bill Campbell
Monday, December 5, 2022
We are praying for you in your loss.