Ed Paul Vickery

Ed Paul Vickery, 87, of Shawneetown passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011, 11:25 p.m., at Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. He was born on November 14, 1923 in Saline Mines, Ill. to James Raymond and Glena Marie (Richeson) Vickery. Ed Paul was a bus driver for the Gallatin County School, also enjoyed horseback riding with friends and was a past school board member. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Shawneetown. Ed Paul is survived by two daughters, Paula and Mike Hise of Shawneetown, Angela and James Hite of Harrisburg; three sisters, Erma Mae and Bob Norris of Morganfield, Ky., Lorene Lane of Harrisburg, and June Porter of Equality; two brothers, Kenny and Rosie Vickery of Junction, Jim and Jeri Vickery of Eldorado; four grandchildren, Abby, Amanda, Kelsey, Lucas, Steven and Caleb; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kenneth Edward Vickery. Visitation for Ed Paul will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 4th at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jack Hall officiating. Burial will be at Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown. Internet condolences may be sent at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.