Dr. Harry E. Vickery. Springfield native, born February 1, 1928, died February 13, 2012. He graduated from Central HS, served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and then attended Baptist Bible College where he later served as a trustee. Harry went on to found Baptist Temple and Christian Schools of Springfield. His ministry also included serving as Chaplain to the Springfield Fire Department. In 1975 Harry and his wife moved to New York City where he pastored both there and later in New Jersey until 2001 when they retired and returned home to Springfield.
Dr. Vickery is survived by his wife, Kathryn Rogers, of 63 years; three children, Connie Stidham, Karen Roark, and Edward Vickery; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters and one brother, Sarah Vincent, Mary Campbell, and Bob Vickery. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Pearce and Betty Russell.
He was greatly loved and respected by his family, friends, and congregations.
Services arranged by Greenlawn Funeral Home North to be held at Baptist Temple on Friday, February 17, 2012; Viewing at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com