Gary Willard Vick
April 9, 1943 ~ May 13, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Gary Willard Vick, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on April 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Lester Gole Vick and Hazel Christine Langley Vick.
Gary was the "last troubadour". He enjoyed leaving words of wisdom and telling stories of adventures that will be cherished forever. He was the third of six. Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory a fan base of admirers, cousins and siblings. Gary was proud to have served in the US Coast Guard from July 15, 1962 to July 15, 1965 and was schooled as a Hospital Corpsman in Great Lakes, Illinois. His greatest accomplishment was being a self-taught master of guitar (and many instruments, in fact) and lyrical writer. Gary was talented in so many ways, and his life was one adventurous incident after another. He will be remembered for his gentle nature, compassion and acceptance for others, and certainly his free- spirited way of life. He was "the original" for so many quotes and mannerisms that we will repeat and mimic always.
Gary is survived by his sisters, Erline Vick Mazurek, Brenda Curp Vick, Phyllis Vick Naegel, and Debbie Vick Joyner, and her husband, Nils; his brother, Larry Gole Vick; nieces and nephews, Jan Vick Faithful, Jennifer Mazurek, Stephanie Mazurek Varnell, Nikki Joyner Brewster, Kristin Joyner Knox, Ryan Naegel, and Lindsey Naegel; great nieces and nephews, Tatum Faithful Eason, Dustin Tyler Faithful, Fahlon Faithful Brown, Maggie Pittman, Brittany Pittman, Dylan Inscoe, Ella Walker Eason, Nash Brown, Ann-E. Belle Brown, Moss Brewster, Domino Knox, and Ledger Blanton.
A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gary's memory to your local musicians.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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In memory of Gary Willard Vick, Susan and Ronnie lit a candle
Time is one of life’s pleasures that is always in short supply. I will always treasure the times I spent with Gary when we both played at the Hitchen Post back in the early 70’s. I learned a lot from him.
Seeing this for the first time today, as I was updating my calendar and thought to look at his obituary. Hard stuff still. Thanks for these comments. Spot on. He was most definitely a life’s lesson for me….what to do and not to do. lol Without a doubt, he was always a pleasure. 💗
Phyllis Debbie and Vick family sorry to hear of your loss. Al Bullard
Thanks Al. Seeing this for the first time today as I was updating my calendar and thought to look at his obituary. I couldn’t even remember what I had stated. Still hard. Thanks for thinking of us .❤️
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, Gray Marrow lit a candle
Seeing this for the first time today as I was updating the calendar and thought to look at the obituary. Thank you for thinking of us. ❤️ Unforgiven
My condolences to the family of Gary Vick. May God bless you and place His hands of comfort on each of you!
Seeing this for the first time today, as I was updating my calendar and for some reason, just thought to look at his obituary as I couldn’t even remember what I had done at the time. Thanks for thinking of us. He is still a lot of miss.❤️
Debbie and family, Frank and I send our love and prayers. So sorry to hear this, we know how close your family is. He will be missed.
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, A Bunn lit a candle
I was so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I know you will all miss him terribly. I will keep you all in my prayers and you will all always be close to my heart. My sincere sympathy and love. Ann Mosely Manning
To the family , so sorry to hear of the passing of Gray
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, BRENT A HENDRICKS lit a candle
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, Danny Parker lit a candle
Erline and the Vick family …. I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Bless Jean Parker Lovin
To the entire Vick family. May God be with you all and heal the hurt. I can see Gary using his wonderful talent and singing to God and his angels. Love you all!
Brenda, Debbie, Jan and Vick family …. I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a great guy, with such a mild, quite manner about him. I always loved to hear his music, obviously since he sang at our wedding. Our families have certainly not kept in close touch over the years, but I do think of you often in memories and will keep your family in prayers. God bless.
Just seeing this for the first time today as I was updating my calendar and just couldn’t remember what I had even done for his obituary. Thank you so much for thinking about us…..as you always do. This was a hard one.❤️
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, Bob Dunn lit a candle
In memory of Gary Willard Vick, Greyson Griffin lit a candle
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