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MACKEY, Paul Mr. Paul Lawrence Mackey, a retired teacher with the Atlanta School board and long time tennis player in Atlanta, passed away on July 4, 2011. His Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 3 PM in our Cascade Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at 2:30 PM on the day of service. He is survived by 2 sons, Makario and Paul Mackey; mother, Mary Frances Mackey; 4 grandchildren; 4 siblings, Warren Mackey (Cheryl), Cynthia Hughes (Gaylon), Deborah Mackey, and Andrew Mackey; special friend, Salli Ann Hughes; other relatives and friends. Today, Public Viewing from 9 AM - 9 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel (corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.
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Paul B Mackey
June 30, 2025
I can still feel you each and everyday. There is a piece of you that I see in your grandkids that makes me grin. They act just like you.
Marilyn Kenoly
June 30, 2023
I laugh when I think of the good times! You and Josh and recreational sports!!!! I miss you both! Tell him hello for me!
Marilyn Kenoly
June 30, 2020
My long time neighbor and friend, you are missed. I'm no longer on Arundel Road but often I think of you when I see a beautiful garden. You loved your plants and they gave you life! Sleep well my friend.
Britton Mackey
January 17, 2012
Not a day goes by that i dont use something u have taught me......love ya ol man miss u alot your baby boy.
Shirley Wiley-Reid
August 1, 2011
Rest in peace.
Dan Beck
July 13, 2011
Sleep well, Paul. It was a joy to be your friend.
Clevon Thompson
July 13, 2011
Deeply sadden to hear of Paul's passing.
He was a true friend, scholar, and gentleman. We had great times at Chattanooga City College 1967-69.
Deborah Brady-Wells
July 12, 2011
It was my honor to have known Paul. We grew up together on Riverside Drive. Attended Riverside High, and one of the"Duke's Balls" Blessings to the Mackey Family, know that God is good and faithful.
Rubye Wilson
July 10, 2011
To the Mackey family, my heart is so full, Paul and I are classmates from Riverside class of '66'. Blessed is he whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them, the Lord, who remains faithful forever. Ps. 146:5,6
RHS of Chattanooga, TN. of 1966 - sleep my love.. Wilks, Rubye
July 9, 2011
To the Mackey Family, You have my deepest sympathy. May the Lord bless and keep you. Louise Battle/HJC Bowden Center
Edith Taylor
July 8, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Angela Campbell Clemmons
July 8, 2011
My heartfelt condolence to The Family of Coach Paul Mackey, May The Lord Continue To Give You Strength During This Time Of Bereavement, The Coach Has Made A Home- Run Into Heaven. R.I.P.
Coco Bright
July 8, 2011
To the Mackey Family, my sincere condolence. Coco Bright & Family.
Clarence Williamson
July 8, 2011
Our paths crossed many times while we were in college, and we lost touch as we went on with our careets. Then our paths crossed again as you tried to work with Lillian and Marjorie on their tennis game. Prayers to your family and rest in peace.
July 8, 2011
Gone but not forgotten. Who would have thought that last year Brown High Alumni Picnic would be the last time that some of the Jaguars got to see you. To the family, look to the hills, that is where your strength will come.
Sonya Wynne-Robinson, Class of "83"
July 7, 2011
Paul Mackey, my fellow Brownite and longtime friend, your presence will surely be missed. But the God we serve doesn't make mistakes. Your suffering has ceased. Although I mourn our loss, I rejoice in the knowledge that you are resting in peace.
Until we meet again, with warmest regards - Yolanda McCrory and Khallid
Eric Holmes
July 7, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Randy A. Biggs C/O 83
July 7, 2011
Throughout my High School education, I never had a teacher that was so organized that he/she provided the students with a syllabus that completely described the due dates for assignments and tests dates throughout the quarter, and yet some of us still managed to fail his class. I found him to be a fair and good man that deeply cared for his students. As one of his homeroom students, I recall seeing him at one of my college homecoming games, and he was still interested in knowing how I was progressing. It’s always sad to lose a loved one, but I’m sure that Coach enjoyed the time that he spent with us all, and will forever be a Jaguar. Rest in Peace Coach.
July 7, 2011
My condolences to the Mackey family on your loss.Thanks [coach] for being a great guy. 72 Brown High alumni,J.Hutcherson
July 7, 2011
occasionally we'd talk of this when we' d be hangin outin the yard, or having a cool drink on those hot summer evenings, fannin mosquitos, or piddlin around in his yard.Many times we'd solve College Parks problems shareing our time on the planet' We made lots of plans to do thingss, some got done, some didnt. It didnt matter if we did or didnt. We just enjoyed hangin out'. Luv ya man. Ill be missin ya. Joshua
Marilyn, Joshua, Socorro and Ms. Cunningham
July 6, 2011
I will surely miss my dear brother, friend, Tennessean and Brownite! I've known Paul since I moved on Arundel Road and has been a good neighbor since 1980. Always dependable, I remember when his sons were young and I was young too!;) Now there will be a missing brick from the Arundel Road foundation. We love you Paul and will see you later. God bless you family, if there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to come by or call.
Bobbie & John Wing
July 6, 2011
We are so sorry to learn or your loss. We will miss our friend, tennis, gardening and the Bowden Center. May God sustain you during your time of loss.
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