Charles Henry "Sonny" Mackey

January 12, 2021

Mr. Charles Henry “Sonny” Mackey, 85, of Heath Springs passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home. He was born December 25, 1935 in Lancaster, a son of the late Heyward Mackey and Nannie Blackmon Mackey. Mr. Mackey joined the Air Force after his high school years and served our country during the Korean Conflict. After military service, he attended Wingate College and earned an Associate Degree. Mr. Mackey became a machinist for the remainder of his working years. In retirement he enjoyed traveling and camping. Mr. Mackey and Shirley were married for 64 years. He was a member of the Fork Hill Baptist Church and was a Mason and member of the Fork Hill Lodge. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Mackey will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the graveside at Fork Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Walters officiating. Mr. Mackey is survived by his wife, Shirley Hegler Mackey of Heath Springs; two daughters, Cheryl L. Mackey of Heath Springs and Rhonda Adams (Tony) of Lancaster; six grandchildren, Alisha Faulkenberry (Chuck), Bailey Crenshaw, Caleb Carnes, Chadwick Adams (Heather), AnnaBeth Adams and Jason Adams (Amber); ten great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mackey was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Langston Thorton; and a sister, Rosa Bell Payne. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Fork Hill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall and other times at the home of Sonny and Shirley. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Mackey.