Ronald James Vicars Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ronald James Vicars of McAlester, Oklahoma. Ronald, born on December 7, 1943, passed away on August 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Vicars and Gladys Vicars (Shores); his wife Sharon DeGraffenried; his brothers, Eddie, Bill and Roger; and his sons-in-law, Chris Shields and Charles Barchenger.
He is survived by: his children, Shelly Otis (Mark), Carla Shields, Dustin Vicars and Jonathan Vicars (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Martin (Sarah), Heather Barchenger, Carter Shields (Renae), Catherine Shields, Dillon Vicars, Kenzie Vicars, Addison Vicars and Avery Vicars; his great grandchildren, Travis Chancellor, Trevor Chancellor, Allie Martin, Doss Martin, Charli Robertson, Parker Robertson, Ben Shields and Luna Shields; his sister Betty Saunders; his sister-in-law Gina Vicars of Pottsboro, Texas; his nieces and nephews, Ashlee Vicars, Marissa Vicars Wise and Ryan Vicars; and his caregiver Tammy Bethune.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Daniel Banda Orphanage through Life Church in memory of Ron Vicars.
