Joseph "Joey" Vickers, age 78

Joseph "Joey" Vickers, age 78, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026.

Joey was born December 14, 1947 in Rutherford County, to the late Grover Vickers and Lillie Burgess Vickers. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Joey worked for various textile mills for several years. Later, he became the owner and operator of Sandy Mush Rugs. He served as a volunteer fireman for the Sandy Mush Fire Department for several years and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Frank "Frankie" Vickers and a brother-in-law, Eddie Greene.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 59 years, Janice Vickers; daughter, Joni Vickers (Josh) of Bostic; son, Jason Vickers of Forest City and grandchildren, Lillie Vickers and Gabriel Vickers.

A memorial service was held February 20 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Rayfield officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Suite 132, Spindale, NC 28160.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.