THOMAS LUCIAN VICK

ROCKY MOUNT - Thomas Lucian Vick, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on August 26, 1924, he was the son of the late Carl Napolean Vick and Lena Denson Vick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Verdie Wilson Vick.

Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army, having served overseas during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Following his service, he became a postal worker for the United States Postal Service until his retirement after 33 years of service at the age of 62. A faithful member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, Thomas served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. Prior to he was a longtime member of Dortches Baptist Church. In addition, he also was a member of the Rocky Mount VFW Post 2057 as well as a charter member of the Dortches Ruritan Club. A dedicated family man, Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Thomas leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Tony Vick and wife, Sharon, of Lumberton, Edwin Vick and wife, Sandra, of Rocky Mount, Larry Vick and wife, Vicky, of Greenville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Ryan Vick of Glenwood, MD, Crystal Rose of Richmond, VA, Jonathan Vick of Rocky Mount, Kelsey Smith of Apex, and Tyler Vick of Elm City; great-grandchildren, Noah Vick, Camden Vick, Avonlea Vick and Levi Vick; brother, Don Vick and wife, Jean, of Rocky Mount; and sister, Christine Joyner of Rocky Mount, sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Turner of Rocky Mount, Jean Edwards of Raleigh, Elsie Bowling of MD, and Ernell Edwards of Rocky Mount.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount with the Dr. Robin Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Your Choice Resource Center, 400 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

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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