Duane Allen Vickers, 55, a friend of God, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at the family residence. He was born in Arcadia, Florida and was a long time resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida (most recently lived in Benton, TN since April 2006).

He was a loving husband and father. He was a long time member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was retired from Lee County government after 20 years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberli and daughter, Dr. Barbara Vickers of Newark, New Jersey; son, Joshua Vickers of Collegedale, TN; mother, Anna Vickers of Punta Gorda, Florida; brother, J.D. Vickers and wife Helen Vickers of Arcadia, Florida and extended family.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Benton Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation, PO Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416.

Higgins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.