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Arthur Mackey Obituary

MACKEY Arthur Lee Mackey, Sr., 62, went home to be with the Lord September 23, 2009. He was a US Marine veteran. He is preceded in death by his brothers Carl Sr., Daniel, and grandmother Thomas J. Mackey. He leaves to cherish his memories children, Arthur Mackey, Jr, Kimberly Rouchion, Frances Simmons, and David Dennis; mother, Marion Mackey; seven grandchildren; siblings, Robert, Teddy (Jacqueline), Cherlette, Theodessa and Dezjuano Johnson; close friend, Scotty; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Friday, October 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at SMITH MORTUARY, 2830 Cleveland Ave. Dr. John S. Little officiating. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 1, 2009.

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Kewana Butcher-Barfield

October 4, 2009

To. The Mackey Family I would like to send my Deepest Condolences on the passing of Arthur he was a good friend and will be mist my prayers are with the Mackey family May God Bless.

SHIRLEY BYERS-BROWN

October 4, 2009

TO MOTHER MACKEY AND FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND BROTHER, I PRAY THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH THROUGH HIS WORD AND THE COMFORT OF OTHER BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE OR WILL SOMEDAY JOURNEY THROUGH A SEASON OF GRIEF, AND ALTHOUGH WE MAY FIND OURSELVES WEAK EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY AS WE WALK THE PATH OF LOSS AND GRIEF, WE NEED NOT GRIEVE AS " OTHERS WHICH HAVE NO HOPE". GOD STRENGTH CAN CARRY US FORWARD AND HELP US PERSEVERE, JUST AS IT SUSTAINED JOB.

SHIRLEY BYERS-BROWN

October 4, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Sydnie Jackson

October 2, 2009

To Arthur Jr. and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Sandi Potts

October 2, 2009

To Arthur Jr and the Mackey Family

May you find peace in this time of sorrow. You have my greatest sympathy

Boyden Estice

October 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Banks Nicholas

October 1, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlene Banks Napper

October 1, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Juanita Moses Craft

October 1, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Angel Crowley

October 1, 2009

my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, i'll try to be there tomorrow........Angel Crowley

former address: 880 caldwell pl # 10

October 1, 2009

DEAR TEDDY AND FAMILIY,
MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME, YOU KNOW I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU. ARTHUR AND I HAD SOME GREAT MEMORIES HE ALWAYS WAS SO MUCH FUN.
THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR ARMS FOR A WHILE, WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. JUST ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN SOMEONE WE LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE, HOLD ON TO THAT TREASURE MACKEY FAMILY.

FELICIA MINOR JUDGE
COLUMBUS OHIO

JoAnn Edwards

October 1, 2009

Mother Mackey and Family,
My prayers, condolences and thoughts are being sent to you all. I pray for the peace of God that passeth all understanding to strenghten and keep you during this time of grief. Though you sorrow, remember "earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."

With love and prayers
Sis. JoAnn Edwards

October 1, 2009

To The Mackey Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lucy Jones

Shirley Myles

October 1, 2009

To Arthur Jr and Frannie...You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father...Each of you and your family will be in my prayers...May God continue to give all of you the strength to get thru your time of sorrow...God bless you all.

Monica

October 1, 2009

Dear Family,

I send out my Prayers to the entire family in your time of need. May the Lord bless you all and keep Mr. Mackey safe in his hands.

Suerathia Turner

October 1, 2009

To The Mackey Family,

My prayers are with all of you and though it's been a very long time I pray that you find God's peace that far surpasses all human understanding now and always.

It's been a very long time since we all went to chuch at Gay Street Baptist so many years ago, but those are the days I hold closest to my heart.

When it's time to let them go, pray your way through it though your heart says No!

Celebrate wtih them for this their final earthly greeting.

After all, there's been a "special" banquet prepared, Arthur is the "special" guest and it's Jesus Christ he has the distinct pleasure of Greeting.

I'm sure if Arthur could speak he'd say: "Weep not for me, for now I'm free".

God Bless Always,

Suerathia C.Turner

October 1, 2009

Dear Mackey Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your son and father, Arthur. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

Landie Jones

October 1, 2009

Family: I had fond memories of this outstanding man, whom spirit was calm, his laughter and words of encouragement were very effective. Your tears will be endless and the lost of lasting, but your memories will be inmeasurable. May your trust in the Lord who knows your lost and pain, but will comfort each of you during this time.

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