William Burton Vickers

William Burton Vickers Jr. was born October 18, 1960. A longtime resident of Hazel Green, Alabama, he was known to those who knew him as a family-centered man who cared deeply for his children and siblings. Though public records and official notices focus mainly on the circumstances of his death, the available facts affirm that William was first and foremost a member of a family and neighborhood where everyday ties mattered: a father and brother whose daily life was rooted in the small, close-knit community of Hazel Green.

William’s life cannot be fully summarized by public records alone. What can be verified is that he lived in Hazel Green and that his death on April 13, 2017, was officially investigated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office reported that Mr. Vickers died from an accidental gunshot wound and that he was transported for an autopsy; beyond those official details, the public record is limited.

Out of respect for William and his family, this remembrance focuses on his human presence rather than the procedural aspects of his passing. He mattered to people who loved him — as a father and brother, and as a neighbor in a small Alabama community. While not all personal details are available in public sources, his name, birth date, and the place he called home are recorded, and they point to a life lived among family and friends who will carry his memory forward.

If family members or close friends wish to share additional memories, photographs, or corrections that would help build a fuller portrait of William’s life — his work, his joys, the everyday moments that made him himself — those personal remembrances would honor him best. For now, we hold to the simple truth visible in records: William Burton Vickers Jr. was a real person whose life and relationships deserve to be remembered with dignity.