Richard L. McVicker

Ret. USAF 1964-1990

August, 20, 1945 – July 16, 2021

Richard L. McVicker "Mac", 75, currently of Yuma Arizona, passed July 16, 2021.  Mac was preceded in death by his beloved wife and ONE true love Peggy Wrye McVicker (Centerville, Tennessee), first born son Ricky Lynn (Gulfport, MS), parents, Ralph and Mary McVicker (Dundalk, MD), and sister Teresa Armentrout (York, PA).  "Mac" honorably served in the USAF for 26 years, as an aircraft maintenance technician, Mac retired, an aircrew aircraft maintenance superintendent and E-8 rank.  He spent most of his service at Keesler AFB.  After retirement, Peggy and Mac traveled the country in a motor home for more than a decade before settling in Yuma.  Mac coached hundreds of children, he was the proud coach of the Cornet Bolt and Screw little league team who he coached in two consecutive undefeated seasons.  He leaves behind his cherished son Dwayne F. McVicker (Amanda) SC, 4 grandchildren Dale, Devon, Trent and Ryan, Great Granddaughter Sarah Elaine, his sister Bonnie (Norman) Brown of MD, Great Aunt Rose Reiner of WV, honorary son Jonathan (Regina) Story of Gulfport MS, nieces, nephews, and his constant and loyal companion Heidi.  He will be laid to rest at the Nashville National Cemetery with his wife and son at a future date.  Memorials may be made in his honor at your local Veteran Cemetery.