Billy Ray Vickery

August 13, 1929 - April 17, 2017

Billy Ray Vickery passed from this life on April 17, 2017 at the V.A. Center in Clinton at the age of 87. Ray was born on August 13, 1929, in Granite, Oklahoma to Sammie Jay Vickery and Eunice Jewel (Arnold) Vickery. He grew up in the Granite and Lone Wolf area most of his life and moved to Mangum in 1987. Ray served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He retired at the age of 55 with 30 years at O.S.R., he also trained greyhound dogs and traveled all over the United States. Ray enjoyed driving around in his Dodge truck with Martha looking at the wildlife. He loved going to the coffee shop and visit. Ray is survived by daughter Jody Wootton of Granite, brother Sammie Vickery of Blair and sister Marie Jones of Mineral Wells, Texas. Ray leaves a legacy of grandchildren: Chuck & Kelli Wright of Granite, Rachel and Shane Nease of Canyon, Texas, Kelli Halford of Granite, Jason & Corky Wootton, Justin & Dena Wootton all of Willow, Joshua & Roberta Wootton, Melanie & Travis Reeves all of Granite, 21 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother’s Roy and twin Billy Jay, sister Ruby Beasterfield and daughter Vickie Wright and beloved wife Martha. Graveside Services for Ray are scheduled for Wednesday, 2:00 P.M., April 19, 2017 at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Mangum with Pastor Shane Nease officiating and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Viewing for Ray will begin Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 1:00P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Arrangements are entrusted to Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home located at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf, 580-846-9018 On-line condolences can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com