Fred "Buzz" Vickers

August 02, 1943, ~ April 21, 2024

Clarkson, Mississippi

Fred Allen Vickers, age 80, passed away on April 21, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. He was born on August 02, 1943, to Otto and Ora Vickers.

Buzz, as he was known to friends and family, was a jack of all trades. He made furniture and was a fixer of all things for his wife, so she never had to worry about anything. He was a farmer and an avid gardener. Buzz worked at B&W as an inspector and pipefitter. He was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in Webster County. He was a Master Mason.

Mr. Vickers is survived by his wife, Debbie; one son, Pat and Tonya Vickers of Bono, Arkansas, and one step-son Kirk Smith of Clarkson; two sisters, Mary Vickers of Clarkson, and Carolyn Watson of Tupelo; five grandchildren, Brandon Vickers, Victoria Vickers, Jadelyn Miller, Frankie Vignoe, Coletyn Vignoe and four great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ora Irene Spikes and Otto Marshal Vickers.

A visitation will be held from 1pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at Wise Reed Funeral Home in Eupora with funeral service following at 2:00 pm in the Wise Reed Chapel. Committal Services will also take place in the Chapel at Wise Reed Funeral Home. The burial will be at Clarkson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Butch Stewart, Kevin Hendrix, Steven Watson, Charlie Watson, Jason Hillhouse, and Rodney Reed. Brother Donnie Bucker will officiate services. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.