Jack Vickers

Jack H. Vickers, age 59, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his sweet family in Dothan, Alabama. Services for Mr. Vickers will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Harrell will officiate. Richard Padilla, Andrew Padilla, Scotty Scarbrough, Robert Johnson, Mark Matillo, and Jonathan Joiner will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends before the service, 1:00 – 1:45 pm. The service will conclude in the chapel and Jack will be privately interred in Cook's Union Cemetery.

Jack H. Vickers was born December 19, 1965, in Panama City, Florida to Milford (Red) Vickers and Earline Schaney Vickers. He grew up in Panama City, attending Rutherford High School. He was the youngest of 8 and enjoyed being spoiled by his loving sisters. Jack loved helping his friends. He had a knack for helping them find the best deals. He was a very smart, interesting man. Jack worked for Coleman World Group for 32 years until his retirement in 2018. While working for them, he was the chosen driver to haul the equipment for the University of Alabama football team, which he did for many years. Everyone that knew him knew that he was a diehard fan and was on the sidelines with the staff at every game. He loved showing off the “Bama” truck and his championship rings. Jack was married to his best friend and love of his life, Gwendolyn Gilbourn Vickers. They enjoyed going camping and being in the beauty of nature. Most importantly, he was a man of faith and integrity, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and the best husband, brother, and friend that anyone could ask for and will be missed by many. Roll Tide!!

Jack H. Vickers is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Vickers of Bainbridge; son, Ryan Matillo of Boca Chica, Texas; siblings, Janice Scarbrough and Linda Stewart (Mike) of Panama City, Judy Dotson (Greg) of Kansas, and Milford Vickers (Buddy) of Panama City; grandchildren, Marissa Matillo and Scarlett Matillo of Albany, Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Andrea Givens and Greg and Millie Gilbourn, all of Bainbridge; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his cherished pet and faithful companion, Prissy. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Vernelle Vickers Padilla, Jeanie Vickers Shirely, and Mary Vickers Watson.

Online condolences may be sent at www.coxfuneralhome.com. Cox-Ivey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.