Sammie L. Vickers, 85, Warsaw, passed away Dec. 19, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
Sammie was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Morehead, Ky., to Elby and Maria Vickers. He was raised by Wilber and Bessie Butler.
After graduating high school, Sammie went on to serve in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of honorable service, doing tours in Germany and Vietnam.
Sammie enjoyed fishing, playing cards, golfing, gardening and collecting coins. He enjoyed telling stories, some of them true, and had a good sense of humor. A recent quote of his was “I lived, I died, I deserve a high five!”
Sammie is survived by four children: Bobby R. (Cecilla) Vickers, Barbara Sue Holbrook, Brenda Rose and Lisa (Ron) Harman, all of Warsaw; and 49 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his partner in life of 40 years, Mary Lou Laurino, Warsaw, and her five children: Charlene (Brad) Witham, Warsaw; Michael (Lynn) Lackey, Warsaw; Nicholas (Nancy) Laurino, Indianapolis; Renee Gibson, Warsaw; and Toni (Kevin) Wilson, Warsaw.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
According to Sammie’s wishes, there will be a graveside service, with full military honors, at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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