Charles Donald "Chuck" Hackney

Sally and I had the pleasure to be neighbors of Chuck for 5 years and it was always rewarding to discuss any topic with him because of the breadth of his knowledge. He was a great husband and father and a good pet owner, walking his dog in even the most inclimate weather. He will be missed by all who knew him, but his memory and example burns bright. Our thoughts are with Fran and the family.

Dear Fran, Steve, Tim and Susan,

Rich sent Chuck's obituary. He was a wonderful person who had the capacity to bless everyone he encountered. When we think of the thoroughly good human beings we have met in life, Chuck is one of the first who comes to mind. . You were so fortunate to have had him as a husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of loss and grief. Don and Eleanor Melcer

Dear Fran, Steve, Tim, Susan and family, May God's comfort and peace be with you in your time of sorrow at Chuck's passing. Chuck was an amazing individual and a Light to all who had the opportunity to know him. Ps.116:15

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your failmy in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. A classmate from Dexter High School Class of 1960

Chuck got me involved in the Meals on Wheels program for which I am grateful. While we were colleagues, I never had the pleasure of working directly with Chuck. But, whenever I encountered him, he always had a pleasant smile and a kind word. He is truly one of the most civil individuals with whom I have had the honor of meeting. He provided me sage advice when my son was planning to attend college. The world would be a better place with more people like Chuck.

I knew Chuck only in the last couple years of his life, and I never heard him speak. But I saw his great courage and his determination to let his light shine through the darkest of circumstances. He taught everyone about the preciousness of life and set an example of human dignity. It was a privilege for me to meet his family, to witness his love for Fran and the delight he took in his children and grandchildren. His memory is a blessing to all who knew him. John Bryson Eulenberg

It was an honor to care for Chuck. Fran,Steve,Tim,Susan,Kendra,and
Alli, your courage and love brought Chuck through a very hard time.
You lightened his burden tremendously. To all the friends that helped
me at 4:00pm,"Thank you" from myself and Chuck. Charlene Jones,RN, Lansing, MI.

Chuck Hackney exemplified everything good in mankind.
Growing up friends with the Hackney's was a true benefit of living in East Lansing. As a youngster I saw Chuck as a parent but also as a friend. He was one of the "cool dads" taking his children and friends on road trips skiing, to Lake Michigan, baseball games and over to Dexter. Chuck was always generous, patient and caring to all that knew him.
Fran, Steve, Tim and Susan my prayers are with you during this difficult...

I had the pleasure of working under Chuck at the Michigan Attorney General's office for many years. Chuck was a fine lawyer with a keen intellect. He was able to identify the real issue in a case and the ramifications of a particular position we chose to take. He had an eloquent writing style that rose above the common, bland legal writing style that so many lawyers use. His so-called "Hackney phrases" were anything but hackneyed! Most of all, I will remember Chuck as a true Christian...