Duran Vickery's Obituary
Duran McCurdy Vickery, Jr., beloved husband of Ann Strickland Vickery, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of March 19, 2010. “Vic” was born October 21, 1922, in Flomaton Alabama to parents Duran McCurdy Vickery, Sr., and Nellie Glenn Vickery. He was preceded in death by his parents and also his brothers, Avin Vickery and William Vickery. Vic is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Strickland Vickery, his two daughters, Susan Bray and Pam Fritchie, their husbands, David Bray and Denis Fritchie, and their nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Vic played football at Flomaton High School and worked on the railroad before joining the Army Air Corp in 1941. Vic met his beloved bride the spring of 1944 in Tallahassee; Ann was sitting at a bus stop with a girlfriend when Vic and another airman ran across the park in pursuit of some pretty girls. Ann laughed at his antics and caught Vic’s eye. He broke off pursuit and joined Ann at the bus stop; love soon blossomed and they were married in November of 1944. Vic shipped out to serve his country just a few short weeks after marrying his bride. He fought bravely as a P-51 fighter pilot in the 355th fighter group and 354th fighter squadron in the European Theatre of World War II. Vic returned from war and joined the family business of Forstall and Vickery as a manufacturer’s representative. He and his family were longtime members of Metairie Baptist Church in Louisiana where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Vic and Ann had many wonderful friends throughout their life together; his adventurous spirit led to many travels around the world, going as far abroad as Egypt and China. He was an avid golfer who loved history and had a sharp wit. In 2006, Vic and Ann moved to Tennessee, and have resided at The Village in Germantown since that time. Vic lived his life with honor from beginning to end. He lives on in our hearts as an example of a life lived with integrity, honesty, and hard work. He loved his Savior, his family, and his country with all of his heart and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Church in New Orleans, PO Box 2029, Metairie, LA 70004 or at http://hopenola.com/give/.
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