Gary Stephen Vickery

Mr. Gary Stephen Vickery, 61, of Canon, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Athens GA.

Born on July 25, 1964 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late John Shelton Vickery and Shirley Shaw Vickery. Gary was the closing manager for Quality Foods of Hartwell for 31 years, and co-owner of Vickery Auto Parts for 44 years. Gary also served as a volunteer fireman for the Hart County Fire Department for 22 years, and for the City of Hartwell Fire Department for 15 years. He was also a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife: Rita Maxwell Vickery of the home; one son: Justin Vickery (Haley) of Athens; two daughters: Amanda Brown (Kyle), and Ally Vickery (Jaden Gillespie), all of Hartwell; and one grandchild: Kyson Brown. Mr. Vickery was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. At other times, the family will be at their respective homes.

Funeral Services for Mr. Gary Vickery will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Terry Meeks and Todd London officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.