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The Legacy of Cactus Vick.....

Everybody needs to know a "Cactus Vick" in their growin' up years.
Growin' up in Saline County was great. Mr. Vick is just one of the many reasons this is so. <><
AJ
 
You folks were lucky indeed!!
You are getting better at this writting stuff all the time!! <img src="/metal/html/biggrin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":D">
 
That is a FINE photograph of a FINE "old" man. Heck, in that photo he's 10 years younger than I am NOW! Ugh!

That is a GREAT photo. Thanks so much for the contribution.

So, welcome to the forum...the STORY forum. So, how 'bout a story to go with the most thoughtful photo post????

Thanks SO MUCH! <><

Arkie John
 
Is that you on the palamino? you have got to be a local to have a GENUINE Cactus Vick photo. Welcome to the forum. Tell me the story of how you got the photo.

Lil Brother:super:
 
Hi,
I just read your post about Cactus Vick. I am his daughter, Angela.
It's so touching to hear stories about him. He was a wonderful man.
Thank you for remembering.
Angela
 
Hello!
I just read your post about Cactus Vick. I am his daughter, Angela & appreciate all the wonderful things you had to say about him.
His real name was Volmer Voss Vick. He was my hero, too!
Thank you for remembering him.
Angela
 
Hello,
I'm Cactus Vick's daughter, Angela. I just read your post and appreciate all the wonderful things you said about him and my mother.
It's a good feeling to know so many people have so many good memories
after all this time.
Angela
 
Charlene Virginia Smith Vick
Charlene Virginia Smith Vick, 91, of Benton died Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
She was born June 15, 1915, in Nashville, Ark., to Ben Smith and Anna Hutto Smith.
Mrs. Vick was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton and was retired from a career of teaching at Howard Perrin Elementary School in Benton. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Volmer "Cactus" Vick; and her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Angela Vick Hall and her husband Mel of Little Rock ; a son, Ben Vick of Rogers; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Nashville Cemetery in Nashville, Ark.
Family comments: She was a wonderful Christian mother who found great joy in doing special things for others.
 
I saw your Mom's obituary in the paper last week. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman; one of patience and kindness.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Lil Brother
 
Thank you so much for coming forward! I was really saddened when I read of your mother's recent passing. You must be supremely proud to know that your folks affected so many lives in and around Saline County.

Since we wrote these tributes of your daddy, I have read a couple of articles in the Benton Courier. Particularly, one was by David Hughes.

I had my Square Shooter's Card until I went into the military, so many moons ago. If I ever find it again, I'd frame it.

I seem to remember that he was more associated with Channel 4 than Channel 7 TV. Maybe not. But I DO know one thing: Your folks truly impacted our little town of Benton and cities beyond. My childhood will forever be the richer for having the wonderful memories that only (Mr.) Cactus Vick could muster.

Again, thanks for writing. We sure would like to hear a few stories sometime--and maybe a picture post, if you get the time. Everyone would be the richer for know about your parents. <><


AJ (aka Johnny Garrett, big brother of Tommy and Linda Jean)

(Did David Hughes REALLY have a crush on you then? :lol: )
 
I just read your message. Thank you for the kind remarks about my mother. She was my best friend and a wonderful & loving Christian mother. I appreciate your prayers, too. They help so much.
Take care.
Angela (Charlene & Cactus' daughter)
 
Thank you for your expression of sympathy regarding my sweet mother.
I appreciate all the wonderful things you had to say about my mother and daddy. I am very proud to have had such wonderful and loving Christian parents.
May God richly bless you.
Angela
 
I am related to you and your family. There has been a recent Vick family reunion. I did not go. I was contacted to find out if I knew any of Volmer's children. I have several Vick addresses. I can give them to you. I am Albert G. Miller. My grandmother was Ettie Mae Vick. I think that she was Que Vick's Sister. I believe Que was Volmer's Dad. I am about the same age as Bennie Q. I was born in 1946. I remember visiting Bennie in Benton when I was small. My wife remembers him at Henderson State. I have wondered what had happened to him. My wife said he moved to San Francisco, Calif. I do not remember you as you must be younger. Please e-mail me and let me know if I have found the right Vick. I live in Little Rock, 501-224-9759 home. Cell 501 612-9536. Albert Miller
 
Wow.... I was just sitting in my den thinking about the old days. I did a Google search for Cactus Vick and was surprised that I found this link. I am 64 years old and grew up in Sheridan, graduated from Henderson and was Big Brother to Ben in Sig Tau there. Ben performed as a character in the Little Abner cast at Dogpatch USA. I visited with Volmer and Mrs Vick many times there in Benton. I taught school in Bryant for seven years back in the late 60's. I was so fortunate to get to really meet my old Square shooting mentor way after I was too big to ride the horses he pulled behind his pick up. He was a great man married to a great lady. I wish I has stayed in contact with her before her death. I am blown away that I found this site. Angela, I never met you but Ben was a friend that I would like to say hello to. If you still read this site, please pass on to him that I am in Rison Ar. Only Goolsby in the book here. Been so long. He may not even remember me, but I have thought of your family many times.l There are many fans of Cactus out here. This has almost been a religious experience for me tonight.
 
I want to add another comment about my Cactus Vick experience. I lived in Benton from 1967 until 1975 and spent several visits in the kitchen of the Vicks. I have met a few celebrities in my life and most have a public face and private face. Most times the faces don't match. Let me say, the Volmer hooking up the merry-go-round was the same man sipping coffee in his kitchen. He was a kind sincere man that never knew he was a celebrity. He was aware of his image and knew kids admired him and were proud to be known as a square shooter. That little piece of paper was a badge of honor. I lost my card decades ago, but I still can see Volmers smile as he talked those years ago. There are no heros like him for the kids today. Oh, Wait, I forgot, they do have PeeWee Herman. Can you imagine a mother going to a shopping center and giving custody of her child to a smiling man in a straw hat and cowboy outfit blowing up balloons. Then her disappearing into a store for thirty minutes. Thank you God for putting me on this planet in a time when life was FUN. Mrs Vick was just as sweet. I remember her being just like Aunt Bea of Mayberry. She loved her family and she loved being an educator. Both of the Vicks were responsible for molding the character of thousands of young minds by living lives that would be great models for all of us. Both were for me.
 
This world needs a bunch just like him. I really enjoyed your tribute to a very special couple. Roy Rogers and Hop-a-long Cassidy were great, but once in a while you could HUG Cactus Vick!!!

Thanks so much for posting. So.....now, how 'bout a story or two, eh? <><

AJ
 
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