Manuel Thomas Lackey

Manuel was born in Swain County, February 26, 1945, a son of the late Claude D. Lackey and Meter Styles Lackey. He retired from Rose Furniture, working as a long haul truck driver. Manuel was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. He was a good man with a big heart. Manuel was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Lingerfelt and Darlene "Sissy" Lackey and four brothers, James, Alvin, Sam and Tommy Lackey.

Surviving are three daughters, Tammy Phillips (Doug), Jennifer Goins (Philip) and Michelle Lowman; two sons, Chris Lackey (Donna) and Terry Lowman (Melissa); wife, Ruby Lackey; two brothers, Dan Lackey (Cathy) and David Lackey; step-children, Sandra Morgan and Jason Morgan; grandchildren, Courtney, Cassie, Cameron, Lil Courtney, Carmen, William, Jessica, Misty, Kenzie, Maddie, Kaiden, Zach, Tyler and Kaleb; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Oakie, Gracie, Blakelynn, Zayden and Carter; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Mike and Anita Turner.

A Celebration of Manuel's life will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sechrest-Davis Funeral Chapel, High Point, by Pastor Amos Mashburn. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.

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