Rickey Lee Lackey, Sr., 64, of Morganton, NC passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on August 31, 1960, he was the son of the late Bobby Lackey and Thelma Clanton. Rickey was the best husband, father, grandfather and brother. He loved being at home and spending time with his family. Rickey worked for Bakers Furniture in Hildebran. He also loved to work on cars, watch zombie movies, drinking coffee while listening to music, and watching the sun rise, screaming at storms. Rickey was a very kindhearted, loving, and sensitive person. He was special to everyone who ever met him and spent time with him. He was just a wonderful man.
Rickey is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Ann Lackey, who had been together for 54 years; son, Rickey Lackey, Jr (Allee); stepson, Johnny Larson; grandchildren, Rickey III, Raidon, Kaleya, Hayley, Mark Laws; nephews, Bruce, Christopher and Anthony Marley; 5 sisters; Godson, James Wilson; close friends, Lynn and Beth Henson, Dennis Robertson, Renee Hollins, Kimmy Sue (wifey #2).
In addition to his parents, Rickey was preceded in death by his son, Richard Lackey; 1 sisters, and 1 brother.
There are no services planned at this time for the Lackey family.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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i’m sorry i didn’t get to tell you bye uncle ricky. i love you and im glad you can finally rest and be at peace. see you on the other side.
He was such a kind and supportive man ever he was always make sure everyone around him was happy and he always had a smile on his face no matter what he was such a good man I know I haven’t seen him in forever but when I did see him he so happy and kind and caring to everyone I’m gonna miss him a lot we love you and miss you a lot we know you are watching over us and that you are happy with Richard now we just love you so much🕊️😕🙏🏻
Fly high daddy. We love and miss you so much. You're nice longer suffering and you went home to be with Richard