Gordon W. Lackey

Gordon W. Lackey passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the age of 88.  He was born Sept. 30, 1922, to Dan and Ada Lackey in Dale, Texas. He was a rancher and farmer for 60 years along with serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan T. and Ada Lackey; wife, Virginia S. Lackey; one brother, Valon Lackey; three sisters,

Yrie Collins, Orie Tausch and Ruth Lackey.

He is survived by his wife, Dianna Lackey; two sons, Shane Hill and wife, Samantha, and Audie Hill; three grandchildren, Scarlett Hill, Trinity Baker and Shane Hill, Jr.; extended family and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Monday, March 28, 2011, from 6 – 8 p.m. at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Brackettville Cemetery in Brackettville, Texas. Serving as pallbearers were: Caven Woodward, Clinto Brown, Paul Resendez, Dennis Dodson, Zack Davis and Jim Mc Daniel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644.  Obituary and guest book online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com