
May 4, 1965 ~ November 24, 2020
William H. “Bill” Mackey III, 55, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home.
Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 28, 2020 at River Pines Event Center, 2555 Farmlife School Road, Carthage, NC. Please consider COVID 19 guidelines in attending this service.
Bill was born in Colombia, SC and moved to Carthage with his family in 1972, He was a graduate of Union Pines High school where he played football. He then attended Appalachian State University, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Bill served his community first as a Probation/Parole Officer with the North Carolina Department of Correction and then as a Deputy with the Moore County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired as a Captain in the Investigations Division. He was always grateful to the men and women who served with him for always having his back so that all could go home safely. Bill loved his family very much and when you became a friend to Bill, you became his family. He was not only a big presence in the room, he never met a stranger, his laugh and smile were contagious. Bill loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, just anything outside. He also liked traveling and visiting family. Bill loved Carthage and like his mother, enjoyed serving our community. Bill was preceded in death by parents: William Hoyt Mackey, Jr. and Billie Moore Mackey; grandmother; Gladys Cole Moore.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; sons: Cole Mackey, John Garrison and wife Chelsea; grandson: Logan Garrison; brother: Chris Mackey and wife, Rhonda; niece and nephews: Tristin, Ian, Lily, Wyatt, Jake, Ethan, Nathan, Jacob, Dustin.
Memorials may be made to www.backinthewoodsagain.com
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
When to school with Bill, so sorry for your loss.
A great guy, our loss, Heavens gain. Prayers for his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lisa, Cole and all the family. Bill was very special to our family in many ways. We have memories of our time together that we will never forget.
Richard and Sandra Craven
Lisa, Cole and family
To know Bill was to love him, he always had that smile and kind manner.
We have all lost a fine young man. May God give you that peace that only He can in this most difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Bill’s death as there has never been a friendlier and nicer guy in our Moore County Judicial system than Bill.
Bill was always kind and he has left a great legacy for all of us to strive to be like him.
My prayers are with you all .
Frank Thigpen
Lisa, so sorry for your loss, Bill always had that smile I know you will miss, played sports with him and he was always a stand up guy wanting to help others. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Bill you will be missed.
Mrs. Mackey, Cole, John, Chris,
Kim and I are grieved at your loss of Bill. I met Bill hunting. We became friends and always remained so in the many years I knew him, respected and loved him. A friend and encouragement to all. A man to be greatly missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come, God bless you all. We love you. Bruce and Kim Williams
Lisa, Cole and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill was a really fine person. He loved you all and was especially proud of Cole and Cole’s accomplishments. Bill did an outstanding job at the Sheriff’s Office investigating major crimes, providing leadership to our investigators and mentoring our young deputies. Bill was a true friend.
We will all miss him. Neil & Linda
It’s heartbreaking to hear about Bill – what a loss of a big heart for this world! ‘Thoughts and prayers to his whole family, as this surely leaves a huge void from Bill’s wonderful presence. But Bill’s infectious spirit can continue in all of us.
Many prayers for Lisa, Cole and all his family.
To Lisa, Cole and Chris,
Words cannot describe what Bil, “Big’n” meant to me and my family. He was an awesome friend and he love eah one of you in a special way. Lisa he loved you as he often told me! Cole your Dad did what a dad is tasked to do…he taught you to be a man as well as a gentleman and he did an outstanding job…for you are without a doubt. He was so proud of your . “pinning” as a NAVY Seal. You have your Dad’s heart for serving others in a protective way. Godspeed and stay safe in your duties. Chris, Bill was a proud older brother and he loved you and was proud of the man you became. It was a honor to call him a true best friend and I’ll see ya on the other side my ROTHER. You will live in my thoughts and memories forever.
Artiel