Bill Mackey

Mrs. Mackey, thank you for posting these notes for us all.

Bill Mackey was an innovator and leader, and had an incredible ability to focus. As many of you have said in this guest book, the LifeMark days were special and lead by a special man.

I got lucky one year and blew out my profit numbers an won a manager of the year award. I was pretty nervous going up to receive the award and Mr. Mackey said, “Are you sure you are old enough to hold your position?” He not...

Dear Barbara,
Mike called me to tell me about Bill's passing, and I want you to know I'm thinking of you at this sad time. He was a great man who made amazing contributions to so many industries. He was blessed to be in such loving hands with you at his side. Hugs to you and your family, Love, Carla

I had the good fortune to have Bill Mackey as my accounting professor at Rice in the early 50s, and he was by far my favorite. He was full of enthusiasm and completely dedicated to teaching us as much as possible in the time alloted,and then some. For example, in our senior year income tax class he told us that there was no possibility of covering the material in the two classroom hours assigned the course. He told us he would be willing to come in every Monday evening from 7:00pm until...

Barbara -- just heard on Thanksgiving Day about Bill's death. My sincerest condolences to you and the Mackey family.

Dear Barbara,

I just learned of Bill's passing. Please accept the personal condolences and best wishes from my family at this time of loss.

It was my high honor to serve Bill Mackey for a decade. He led Lifemark with an exceptional vision and passion . We had a clear mission. Outstanding performance was a requirement to be on Bill's team. Still, as we pursued the contest's goals, there was great fun and a commitment to family values.

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Barb--I heard about Bill's memorial too late to attend. So many wonderful memories of Bill and Lifemark. I will always remember Bill as a man of decision and strength. We've lost a great one.

With sympathy,

Dick McWilliams

Mr. Mackey certainly did create a lot of memories for us at Lifemark. To this day, I think back on them often. I am thankful for having 10 wonderful years of working there. The people that worked there were a very close group of people, and mixed well together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was Bill's Executive Secretary from 1976 thru 1978 and thoroughly enjoyed working for him and with him. I learned many things and will never forget him. He was a wonderful man and I admired and respected him very much. He will be greatly missed.

I was on the initial staff of Chocolate Bayou facility and remember interviewing for the marketing position with Mr. Mackey. He was so kind and I knew from the beginning I wanted to work with his company. Just days after I was offered the position I was diagnosed with cancer. I called to say I could not take the position with Lifemark, but was told they would hold the position for me. I just could not believe that kind of compassion in the business world. I'm still here today and will always...