George Amos "Butch" Mackey III

George Amos “Butch” Mackey III was born on July 10, 1951 in Muskogee, OK, the son of George Amos Jr. and Mittie (Fausett) Mackey. He grew up with two brothers, Gary and Jimmy and five sisters, Brenda, Deborah, Diane, Mary and Sandra.

Butch graduated from Warner High School in 1969, where he was captain of the football team and member of the boxing league. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, dominoes, board games, bowling, tennis and softball.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 5, 1971, and became an Administration Specialist. During his service, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged January 7, 1972, at Craig AFB in Selma, AL. He came back to the Northeastern Oklahoma area and began working as Night Supervisor at the Muskogee Phoenix before beginning his career in manufacturing, first with the HB Egan Company-Camel Tire Repair, and Brockway-Owen Glass Container Inc. until retiring from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Jenks OK.

January 17, 1986, he married his best friend, Patricia Wanema Anderson in Miami, OK. Together, they were blessed with four sons, Brian Kaiser, George Mackey IV, Justin Mackey, Brandon Rooks and one daughter, Andrea Rooks.

Butch was a kind and patient husband, father and grandfather. Never finding fault in anyone, he was always ready to offer a helping hand. As a troop leader of the Boy Scouts of America, he enjoyed spending time with his sons, working tirelessly with the Webelos. Hard work, loyalty and dedication were the hallmarks of Butch’s life. His spare time was spent working in his garden and watching all sports, especially the University of Oklahoma football team. Spending time with his family and friends was the highlight of his life, and despite his suffering, his faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, never wavered.

March 9, 2022 in Tulsa, OK, he left this earthly world, surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George Amos Sr. and Flossie (Fanning) Mackey, maternal grandparents, Lafayette and Ora (Gaither) Fausett, his father George Amos Mackey Jr. and mother, Mittie Elizabeth (Fausett) Mackey.

He will be cherished and missed by his wife of 36 years, Patricia Mackey of the home in Tahlequah, OK, and his children, Brian Kaiser of Muskogee, George Mackey IV and wife Stacie of Porum, OK, Justin Mackey of Enid, OK, Brandon Rooks and wife Michelle of Catoosa, OK, and Andrea Rooks of Tahlequah, OK. He leaves his sisters and brothers, Brenda Godfrey and husband Jim of Keefton, OK, Deborah Adair and husband Harold of Stonebluff, OK, Diane Hammons and husband Bobby Joe of McClain, OK, Mary Hickman and husband Michael of Broken Arrow, OK, Gary Mackey and wife Ruby of Broken Arrow, OK, Sandra Storts and husband Roy of O’Fallon, MO, and Jimmy Don Mackey of Keefton, OK. He will live on in his grandchildren, Kason Mackey, Ariel Mackey, Kaytlyn Mackey, Emily Mackey, Killian Mackey, Lillie Mackey, Nigel Turner, Zachary Rooks, and Sheena Rooks, and three great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Adelyn and Raelyn, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Muskogee OK and Little Rock AR, Veterans Administration Health System, and Muskogee St. Francis Emergency Room. Special Thanks To OSU Medical Center-Tulsa for their kindness and care of our loved one during his final days. We are so touched by the outpouring of support during this difficult time.

Funeral services for George Amos “Butch” Mackey III will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Donald Homady of New Life Christian Center officiating. His family will receive visitors on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 beginning at 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Tahlequah City Cemetery with United States Air Force Honors.

Pallbearers include Roy Storts, George Mackey IV, Brandon Rooks, Nigel Turner, Matthew Mackey and Zachary Rooks. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Mackey, Jimmy Mackey, Justin Mackey, Michael Hickman, Jim Godfrey, Bobby Hammons, and Harold Adair.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reedculver.com for the Mackey family.