Charles Dee Vickery

Aransas Pass’ most dedicated lawn-waterer, proud veteran, and legendary porch philosopher, Charles Dee Vickery, 75, decided he’d had enough of this earthly nonsense and headed off to his eternal resting place on April 11, 2026. He lived a full life—and probably argued with half the fish in the Gulf along the way.

Born December 29, 1950, in Rockport, Texas, to Willie Dee and Beverly Odelle Vickery, Charles came into this world already outnumbering his siblings in opinions. He grew up in Aransas Pass, graduated from Aransas Pass High School in 1969, and then promptly joined the U.S. Army. He served honorably in Killeen, TX, and in Vietnam, returning in 1975 with stories none of his kids were old enough to hear at the time (and probably still shouldn’t).

Back in Aransas Pass, Charles raised his family, cheered his kids on from every bleacher within county limits, and took pride in keeping his grass greener than anyone else’s. When he wasn’t on the ball field, he was hunting, fishing, or pretending to “check the sprinklers.”

Charles worked in the carbon black industry for Ashland Carbon Black and later Degussa, where he mastered the art of “supervising” and drinking coffee before eventually retiring to a life filled with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, motorcycle rides, Moose Lodge mischief, and enough porch time to qualify as a full-time job.

He was reunited in heaven with his parents, Willie and Beverly; his sister Linda; his brother Earl; and his grandson Bryson Andrews—no doubt already swapping tales and calling dibs on the best fishing spot up there.

He leaves behind three children who inherited his charm (and maybe his stubbornness): Brian (Michelle) Vickery of Aransas Pass, Tricia Vickery of El Dorado, AR, and Traci Dutchover of El Dorado, AR. He also leaves behind more grandchildren and great-grandchildren than most small towns—each one with a story about their Popa of their own.

Charles’ siblings—Janet (Tommy) Martin, Vicki (Daniel) Stelly, and Billy (Sandie) Vickery—are still here to keep the Vickery wit alive and argue over who got his good looks.

His life will be celebrated by family and friends at a later date, with final honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aransas Pass Moose Lodge—where, if you listen closely, you just might still hear Charlie laughing, beer in hand, saying, “Now that’s how you tell a story.”