Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:23 am

Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Rodger was born March 11, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Pat Vickers and Louise McFalls Vickers. He worked for over 30 years as a weaver at Cone Mills. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Vickers and siblings, Barbara Fowler, Betty Smith, Brenda Buckner and Ricky Vickers.

Those left to honor his life include his son, David Vickers (Nikki) and daughter, Tracy Vickers all of Henrietta; brother, Charles Vickers (Judy) of Caroleen; grandchildren, Jesika Bryant (Barry), Breanna Vassey (Kaitlyn), Ryan McDaniel (Laura) and great grandchildren, Kyleigh, Carter, Kolten, Makenzie, Aiden, Maddox, Lillian, Alianna, Tucker, Briggsten and Waylen.

The funeral was held January 22 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations requested to www.shrinerschildrens.org

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.