April 13, 1950 – December 6, 2012
ANDERSON, SC - Dale William Vickery, age 62, of 2008 Old Spring Drive, Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of James Robert Vickery, Sr. of Bowersville, GA and the late Sara Weaver Vickery.
Dale earned an Associate’s Degree in Engineering from North Georgia Technical School. He was the owner and operator of Vickery Speed Shop which sold racing parts and equipment. He was a member of NHRA Drag Racing and a member of World of Outlaws Racing. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughters, Katie V. Moore and her husband Scott of Anderson and Keri Elizabeth Vickery and her fiancé Michael Schmitz of Anderson; a sister, Susan Fleming and her husband David of Cannon, GA; three grandchildren, Allee Moore, Cole Vickery and Tanner Schmitz all of Anderson; his devoted and beloved fiancé Terri Campbell of the residence; and his extended grandchildren, Lex Newby, Payton Burleson and Gage Campbell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Vickery, Jr.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverends David Blizzard and Tim Marcengill officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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