Mr. Charles Allen Lackey, age 71, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away November 19th, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Hortense and Robert Lackey. Charles lived his life to the fullest and deeply loved his wife, family, and friends. With Brenda by his side, he achieved his greatest accomplishment-his family which he proudly named “The Best Family Ever”. His legacy is reflected in the lives of those he loved and in the Christlike way in which he lived. Mr. Lackey was a retired Battalion Fire Chief with the Fulton County Fire Department, a local business owner of L & W Insulation and Fireplaces, and a long-standing member of First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda; twin daughters, Kelly (Dennis) Beeson and Krissy (Bill) Lindsay; five grandchildren, Madison, Morgan, Dax, Charles David and Ann Marie; sisters, Judy Haywood, Katherine (Frank) Newborn, and Jean (Robert) Reed; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, 9190 Campbellton Street Douglasville, Georgia 30134. The family will receive friends in the Jeffords Center from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary with Reverend Dr. James Harper officiating.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated; however, those desiring to do so may donate to the 1st Kids Renovation at Nucleus Launcher at www.fpcdouglasville.org, click “give”, enter the amount desired and you will be directed to a list of funds that will include 1st Kids Renovation.
Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Charles A. Lackey.
