Mr. Kenneth Ray Vicks
September 19, 1959 - January 26, 2020
Kenneth Ray Vicks, was born on September 19, 1959 to Lue Birtha Wilson and Richard Porter, but was raised by his grandmother Bettie Miller. Kenneth Ray Vicks was a 1977 graduate of Forrest City High School and excelled in track. He was dedicated to any job, but his heart’s desire was to be an entrepreneur, mechanic, and to care for his grandmother. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother, siblings, Coetta V. Smith, Calvin Fleming Vicks, and Mosie Lee Wilson-Drame. He leaves to cherish his memories, companion, Diane “Jody” Mullins; children, Candice Joplin and Tomiko Curtis; siblings, Oscar L. Vicks (Doris P.) and Reginald Vicks (Bertha) both of San Antonio, Texas, Douglas (LaQuita) Wilson of Dallas, Texas, Dewayne Wilson of Memphis, Tennessee and sisters, Angie Wilson, of Riverdale, GA and Sherry Thompson of Jonesboro, AR; god parents, Joe and India Wilson of Memphis, TN, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service for Kenneth Ray Vicks, 60, of Forrest City will be Saturday (2/1) at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary MB Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-5 p.m. at Miles J. Kimble Mortuary & Cremation in Forrest City, which is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Ray Vicks, was born on September 19, 1959 to Lue Birtha Wilson and Richard Porter, but was raised by his grandmother Bettie Miller. Kenneth Ray Vicks was a 1977 graduate of Forrest City High School and excelled in track. He was... View Obituary & Service Information