Allan Colman Vickery, Jr. Obituary (1933

It is with hearts saddened by our loss, that we announce the passing into glory of our beloved Allan Coleman Vickery, Jr. at the advanced age of 91 and a half years. Family and friends will have a visitation at 11:00 on Saturday, December 14th, followed by the funeral at 12:00 at the City of Refuge East Point at 1857 Connally Drive, East Point. Interment will follow at the College Park Cemetery on Virginia Avenue, in College Park. Allan was born May 11th, 1933 in East Point, GA and attended the Russell High School, where he met Julia Jacobs who was to become his wife. He joined the Navy and served for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. He decided to change branches of service and joined the Air Force, where he served for 16 years, including during the Vietnam War. Allan and Julia married May 7th, 1955 and were together for 58 years until her passing in 2013. When Allan retired from the service in 1972, the family moved back home to East Point, GA. Allan's spiritual home became the East Point Church of God, where he served for over 52 years. Allan was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Julia and his youngest son, Ronnie. He is survived by his remaining son, David Vickery, and his two daughters, Donna Cavanaugh and Karen Katz. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other family members and friends. May he find peace and joy in his afterlife. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Allan Colman Vickery, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Allan Colman Vickery, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.