Delmer L. Vickers, age 83 of Connersville, passed away on December 17, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on September 6, 1938, in Jackson County, Kentucky, the son of Preston Lee Vickers and Birdie Peirson.
While living in Kentucky, he worked on a tobacco farm. At the age of 21, after moving north to the Ohio Valley, he worked in Hamilton OH for over 30 years as an auto mechanic, car salesman and worked at painting houses. When he moved to Connersville in the 1980's he continued working and selling cars.
Delmer had a love of life. He enjoyed going to car shows, working on cars and above all spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Chriss Betz, Doreen Vickers and Lindsey Vickers; sons, Delmer Vickers, Jr. and Bradley Vickers; sisters Dorellen Cox and Dellajean Wilson; several grandchildren, including Shilo David Stevens, Angel Betz, Jesse Vickers and Jazzlyn Butcher; many great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Ricky Vickers and his brothers, Denver, David and Bobby J. Vickers.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.