Harold Lanier Vickers

On Monday, October 31, 2011, surrounded by family and friends, Harold Lanier Vickers, 61, of Gainesville, GA was guided to heaven by his Savior Jesus Christ.

Harold is survived by his loving, devoted wife, JoAnne Anderson Vickers. The two had just celebrated their 39th anniversary on October 27, 2011 along with their daughter, Kendra Yvette Vickers Coker, and their two grandchildren, Madison and Lanier.

He is also survived by his daughter Kendra Yvette Vickers Coker and son-in-law, Tracy Coker, and their children Madison and Lanier. Other surviving family members include: his parents, Harold Dean and Latrelle Cheek Vickers, of Oakwood, GA; Cheryle Vickers Williams and brother-in-law, Tony Williams and their children, Crystal, Nathan, and Nicole Williams of Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Vyron Dean Vickers of Oakwood, GA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law Mrs. Barbara Ash Anderson, of Dahlonega, GA; brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson, of Dawsonville, GA; brother and sister-in-law Rick and Mary Lou Anderson, Lula, GA; sister and brother-in-law Gina and Scott Jones, Murrayville, GA; sister and brother-in-law Teresia and Phillip Satterfield, Dahlonega, GA; brother-in-law Johnny Anderson; Murrayville, GA; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Vickers was preceded in death by his father-in-law Albert Marion Anderson, Dahlonega, GA.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vickers, Gainesville, GA; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheek, Sr, Oakwood, GA.; and several aunts and uncles.

Harold was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Oakwood, GA for over 50 years.
Mr. Vickers was a resident at Mountain View Healthcare Center in Clayton, GA for over a year, where he was striving to recover from years of declining health. There he made many new friends and touched many lives. "Mr. Harold" will be missed by the residents and staff members who grew to love him as family.
Harold was a graduate of South Hall High School. He continued his education earning a Bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Georgia. He worked many diligent years as a transportation accountant in an industry that he was in awe of for his entire 61 years. Mr. Vickers retired from his career due to health complications, but remained very interested in the profession and was very supportive of his wife in her continued work in this field.

Harold was a devoted husband, loving father, father-in-law, and proud grandfather who enjoyed all the time and support of his small, loving family. "Paw Paw" will be sorely missed by the two "babies" that always meant so very much to him. This small family had so much love for each other, that although he will be missed they are rejoicing to know that he is with his Savior in heaven.

JoAnne, Kendra, and family would like to thank Dr. Miriam Gentin for her many years of loving support and dedicated care for Harold. Also, special thanks to the staff of Mountain View Healthcare who loved Harold, and supported him and his family in his effort to rehabilitate and for their kindness and generosity during his declining health. They became part of our family over the past year. The family would like to thank Dr. Easterling for her care during Harold's residency at Mountain View. JoAnne and Kendra give special thanks to Nora Findley, Registered Nurse at Mountain View, who supervised Harold's care, as well as her dedication during his final hours. JoAnne, Kendra, and family would like to thank everyone for keeping them in their thoughts and prayers during their time of need.

Harold was a special person with a kind heart and gentle manner. A special service will be announced at a later date for his memorial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Diabetes Association, Emory Transplant Center: Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program, or The American Cancer Society in Harold's memory.