William Jack Mahaffey

Mr. William Jack Mahaffey, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 26, 2019.Jack was born in Lancaster, SC to the late William Gary Mahaffey and Fannie Lee Bowers Mahaffey. Jack grew up in Lancaster, SC, met his sweetheart Carolyn, soon after leaving the US Air Force. Married Carolyn, and moved to Columbia, SC to attend the University of South Carolina. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of South Carolina in Electrical Engineering. Jack was employed by Springs Industries for over 30 years. Before attending USC, Jack proudly served in the US Air Force, serving tours in Germany, Japan, and Korea. Jack lived in Charlotte, NC for over 40 years before moving to Cornelius, NC just over 3 years ago. In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Cole.Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Caskey Mahaffey. Daughters, Lisa Bulloss (Glen) of Troutman, NC, Rhonda Layman (Roger) of Mooresville, NC. Jack’s sisters, Eva Mae Ghent (Jimmie) and Frances Jackson both of Lancaster, SC. Grandchildren, Glen Bulloss Jr. (Diana), William Bulloss (Jessica), Recah Harward (Dusten), Christian Bulloss (Elizabeth), Ryan Layman (Elizabeth) and Great-grandchildren, Grayson Harward, Rose Layman, Fletcher Bulloss, Ara Bulloss and Ezra Jack Layman.The family will receive friends Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 1 to 2 PM. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will follow at 2:00 PM at Lancaster Funeral Home. Military honors and burial will follow at the graveside at Lancaster Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to Jaars, P.O. Box 248, Waxhaw, NC 28173 or Jaars@org/give.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Mahaffey.Read Obituary