John Mitchell Vick III

October 21, 1953 - January 6, 2016

' John Mitchell Vick III was born October 21, 1953, at Fort Worth, Texas, to John Mitchell Vick, Jr., and Dorothy Lee Mitchell. He died Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 62 years. John was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was married March 19, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Patricia Collings. He spent most of his working life as a yardmaster with Burlington Northern Railroad. John enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as going to the lake and fishing. He loved to go out and shoot guns and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was an all-around handyman, especially when it came to breaking down and repairing engines. John was constantly striving to learn new things and was particularly interested in studying history.Most important in his life was his family, which includes:His wife; Pat, of the homeSon; Max Shuck and wife Heather, of OwassoDaughter; Jennifer McCartt and husband Jason, of Augusta, GeorgiaThree granddaughters; Lorelai, Riley, and MadisonSister and brother-in-law; Cathy and John Franklin, of OwassoAnd his canine companions; Summer, Angel, Clint, Sadie, Lilly, and AntigoneHe was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso with Pastor Leonard Pirtle and Mike Blaylock officiating. Private family disposition will be held at a later date. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.www.moweryfs.com'