Neal Edward McVickers, 87 of Robertsdale, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at his home.
He was proud of serving his country as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving numerous awards and commendations. He was one of many serving under the direction of Gen. George Patton.
He was a Baptist by faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Foley.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Virginia; and parents, Kornelious and Tony McVickers.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Faye McVickers; two sons, John (Sharon) McVickers and Jack (Gwen) McVickers; daughter, Gail McVickers (Roger) Kingry; grandchildren, Donald, Neal Jr., Claire (David), Lawrence, Joshua (Jessica) and Seth; great-grandchildren, Adam, Katherine and Ethan; and step-grandchildren, Cassandra Johnson and Johnny Coppett.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Gulf Breeze, Fla. Graveside services with U.S. Army honors will be held at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery in Pensacola.
Arrangements are by Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Gulf Breeze. Online condolences may be made at www.roselawn-fh.com.
