A graveside memorial service for Troy Ray McVicker, age 86, of Enid, will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the Hennessey Cemetery, with Pastor Steve Meier officiating.  Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.

            He was born to Ralph and Lillie Mae (Lee) McVicker  on October 13, 1921, in Hennessey, and died Monday, June 16, 2008, at Integris Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid.

            Troy grew up in the Hennessey and Lamont area.  He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.  On August 31, 1946, he married Mary Ruth Caudell in Sedan, Kansas, and they made their home in Sand Springs.  He was employed as a welder for Phillips and traveled with his job.  In 1964, he moved from Odessa, TX to Enid., and  retired in the mid 1980’s.  He enjoyed trout fishing.

            He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth of the home; two daughters, Donna Simunek and husband Cletus of Oklahoma City, and Sherri Ross and husband Mike of Enid; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eldon McVicker of Sand Springs, and Jerry McVicker of Cleveland, OK; and one sister, Lola Goodhue of Enid.