Richard Mackey

Sherman- Funeral services for Richard Dawayne Mackey will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 4 at Waldo Funeral Home. Rev. Kelly Gray of the Apostolic Church in Whitesboro will officiate. Burial will follow at West Hill Cemetery with Michael Fisher, Chris Moncier, Donnie Odle, Chad Spencer, Tony Merrill, and Jimmy Whiteley serving as pallbearers. Mr. Mackey passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 25 at the age of 47.

Richard was born on June 15, 1962 in Sherman, Texas. He attended Sherman schools and worked in remodeling and construction for many years in the Sherman area. For the last five years he owned and operated North Texas Tree Service. Richard, who was always a jokester, will be remembered for his fun and easy going nature. He was a loving grandfather and will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Mr. Mackey is survived by his daughter, Carla Mulvaney of Sherman; granddaughter, Linsey; father, Marion Mackey of Sherman; wife, Suzette Lorance of Sherman; sister, Debra Mackey of McKinney; brother, Ryan Council of Michigan; four step-daughters, Rhona Flynn of Austin, Jamie Rader of Trenton, Samantha Lorance of Sherman, and Catherine Mulvaney of Sherman; seven additional grandchildren; three nieces; and four great nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Council.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday at Waldo Funeral Home. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.