George W. Lackey, age 95 of Anna, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. George was born August 6, 1923 in Pulaski County to Ira and Elizabeth (Reeves) Lackey. He married Dawn Marie (Bankson) on November 26, 1948 in Piggott, AR. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2015.
George proudly service his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW post in Mounds. He farmed most of his life and he also owned and operated the Dixie BBQ in Jonesboro for 16 years. He enjoyed gardening and many people will remember his beautiful flowers.
George is survived by his three daughters; Jeri (Gary) Knupp of Jonesboro, Ann (Dennis) York of Anna and Pam Schlenker of Jonesboro six grandchildren Jennifer (Richard) York, Chris (Kris) Knupp, Elizabeth Knupp, Dennis Lee (Debbie) York, Cassie (Zack) Cohen, and Kim Schlenker; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded by his parents; son-in-law Don Schlenker; two brothers and five sisters. The family would like to say a special thank you to two of Georges’ caregivers Ilene and Mary.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Anna Cemetery with Jack Thorton officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the cemetery.
Published @ Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes website
More information about his mother:
Elizabeth Lackey
in the Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Elizabeth Lackey
[Elizabeth Reeves]
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1886
Birth Place: Loyola, Union, Ill
Death Date: 10 May 1928
Death Place: Pulaski, Pulaski, Ill
Burial Date: 11 May 1928
Burial Place: Pulaski, Ill.
Death Age: 42
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Residence: Pulaski Co, Pulaski, Ill.
Father Name: Wm.T. Reeves
Father Birth Place: Walker Co., Georgia
Mother Name: Barbara Smoot
Mother Birth Place: Loyola, Union Ill.
Spouse Name: Ira Lackey
FHL Film Number: 1614423
George proudly service his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW post in Mounds. He farmed most of his life and he also owned and operated the Dixie BBQ in Jonesboro for 16 years. He enjoyed gardening and many people will remember his beautiful flowers.
George is survived by his three daughters; Jeri (Gary) Knupp of Jonesboro, Ann (Dennis) York of Anna and Pam Schlenker of Jonesboro six grandchildren Jennifer (Richard) York, Chris (Kris) Knupp, Elizabeth Knupp, Dennis Lee (Debbie) York, Cassie (Zack) Cohen, and Kim Schlenker; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded by his parents; son-in-law Don Schlenker; two brothers and five sisters. The family would like to say a special thank you to two of Georges’ caregivers Ilene and Mary.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Anna Cemetery with Jack Thorton officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the cemetery.
Published @ Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes website
More information about his mother:
Elizabeth Lackey
in the Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Elizabeth Lackey
[Elizabeth Reeves]
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1886
Birth Place: Loyola, Union, Ill
Death Date: 10 May 1928
Death Place: Pulaski, Pulaski, Ill
Burial Date: 11 May 1928
Burial Place: Pulaski, Ill.
Death Age: 42
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Residence: Pulaski Co, Pulaski, Ill.
Father Name: Wm.T. Reeves
Father Birth Place: Walker Co., Georgia
Mother Name: Barbara Smoot
Mother Birth Place: Loyola, Union Ill.
Spouse Name: Ira Lackey
FHL Film Number: 1614423
George W. Lackey, age 95 of Anna, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. George was born August 6, 1923 in Pulaski County to Ira and Elizabeth (Reeves) Lackey. He married Dawn Marie (Bankson) on November 26, 1948 in Piggott, AR. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2015.
George proudly service his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW post in Mounds. He farmed most of his life and he also owned and operated the Dixie BBQ in Jonesboro for 16 years. He enjoyed gardening and many people will remember his beautiful flowers.
George is survived by his three daughters; Jeri (Gary) Knupp of Jonesboro, Ann (Dennis) York of Anna and Pam Schlenker of Jonesboro six grandchildren Jennifer (Richard) York, Chris (Kris) Knupp, Elizabeth Knupp, Dennis Lee (Debbie) York, Cassie (Zack) Cohen, and Kim Schlenker; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded by his parents; son-in-law Don Schlenker; two brothers and five sisters. The family would like to say a special thank you to two of Georges’ caregivers Ilene and Mary.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Anna Cemetery with Jack Thorton officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the cemetery.
Published @ Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes website
More information about his mother:
Elizabeth Lackey
in the Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Elizabeth Lackey
[Elizabeth Reeves]
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1886
Birth Place: Loyola, Union, Ill
Death Date: 10 May 1928
Death Place: Pulaski, Pulaski, Ill
Burial Date: 11 May 1928
Burial Place: Pulaski, Ill.
Death Age: 42
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Residence: Pulaski Co, Pulaski, Ill.
Father Name: Wm.T. Reeves
Father Birth Place: Walker Co., Georgia
Mother Name: Barbara Smoot
Mother Birth Place: Loyola, Union Ill.
Spouse Name: Ira Lackey
FHL Film Number: 1614423
George proudly service his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW post in Mounds. He farmed most of his life and he also owned and operated the Dixie BBQ in Jonesboro for 16 years. He enjoyed gardening and many people will remember his beautiful flowers.
George is survived by his three daughters; Jeri (Gary) Knupp of Jonesboro, Ann (Dennis) York of Anna and Pam Schlenker of Jonesboro six grandchildren Jennifer (Richard) York, Chris (Kris) Knupp, Elizabeth Knupp, Dennis Lee (Debbie) York, Cassie (Zack) Cohen, and Kim Schlenker; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded by his parents; son-in-law Don Schlenker; two brothers and five sisters. The family would like to say a special thank you to two of Georges’ caregivers Ilene and Mary.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Anna Cemetery with Jack Thorton officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the cemetery.
Published @ Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes website
More information about his mother:
Elizabeth Lackey
in the Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Elizabeth Lackey
[Elizabeth Reeves]
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1886
Birth Place: Loyola, Union, Ill
Death Date: 10 May 1928
Death Place: Pulaski, Pulaski, Ill
Burial Date: 11 May 1928
Burial Place: Pulaski, Ill.
Death Age: 42
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Residence: Pulaski Co, Pulaski, Ill.
Father Name: Wm.T. Reeves
Father Birth Place: Walker Co., Georgia
Mother Name: Barbara Smoot
Mother Birth Place: Loyola, Union Ill.
Spouse Name: Ira Lackey
FHL Film Number: 1614423
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