Sidney Vern Vickers

February 2, 1946 - May 16, 2014

Mr. Sidney Vern Vickers of Trumann, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was born Saturday, February 2, 1946 in Trumann and lived his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Vickers was a retired roofer and of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Walters and Diane Williams; three brothers, James Vickers, Floyd Vickers and Marion Vickers and his parents, James E. and Bessie Lillian Brewer Vickers. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patsy Williams Vickers of the home; two sons, Kelly (Shannon) Vickers of Trumann and Jason (April) Vickers of Trumann; two sisters, Keechia Vickers of Trumann and Annette Fortson of Rockford, IL; three brothers, Eddie Vickers of Needham, Ira Vickers and Joe Vickers both of Trumann; two grandchildren, Brittany and Shady Vickers. Funeral services will be Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Vickers and Rev. Brad Robinson officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Monday from 5:oo p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.