He was born in Chicago, IL in 1928, married the love of his life, Phyllis Henson in 1949. They moved to Pueblo in 1954 and opened the B&K drive-in restaurant, serving Pueblo until 1969. He then went on to open the American Heritage Christian School, He was also a real estate agent for Century 21, started his own real estate company, Lincoln Realty, taught business classes at Midwest Business College and finally what he loved, doing woodwork.
Bill was born to William (Harry) Vickers, Sr., Charlotte (Willette) Vickers, both of which preceded him in death, along with his first love, Phyllis Ann (Henson) Vickers and daughter-in-law, Gelene (Trenkenschuh)Vickers.
Bill is survived by his children, Cheri (Jack) Walker, Teri (Steve) Borgstedt, William (Diane) Vickers, III, all of Pueblo, sister Lola Joy, Portland, Indiana, grandchildren, Ann Bennett, Jeff (Melanie Walker, Chris (Molly) Borgstedt, Chad (Missy) Borgstedt, Stephanie Vickers, Joshua Vickers, Ashlee (Tim) Allen, Matthew Vickers, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way.
At his request, there will be no viewing.
A memorial service will be held at Fellowship of the Rockies at 9:00 am, Saturday, October 12, 2019
with the Reverend Charlie Jones officiating.
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