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Joseph Lackey Obituary
Indianapolis - Joseph R. Lackey, Sr., passed away December 30, 2017 at the age of 95. He was born on January 6, 1922 in Stanford, KY., to Robert and Margaret Lackey. Joseph was a WWII Army veteran and a retiree from Howard W. Sams Publishing Company. He is survived by his wife Lelia Mae Garner-Lackey, five children. Rebecca (George) Myers, Rosaland (Lawrence) Roberts, Joseph Lackey, Jr., Carolyn (Adrian) Smiley, Deborah (James) English, 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand child. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on January 4, 2018 at Crown Hill Funeral Home, with visitation from 11 a.m.
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YVONNE REEVES
January 6, 2018
Sorry for your loss Mr Lackey enjoy his life to the fullest keep looking up and remember all he did for you God has many Blessings for you.
Larry Edmonds
January 5, 2018
To the Lackey family from Larry Edmonds I'm sorry to hear about your loss of mr. Lackey and he was a very good neighbor and friend for many years God bless you all and thank you for very much for being a good friend
Lisa
January 4, 2018
Your smirk as you were ribbing others, your love for our children, your love for grandma, you are deeply missed. You are free now to listen to the music you loved. When I hear a saxophone or trumpet I will think of you. Love you grandpa
Lisa
January 4, 2018
Your humor, your ribbing others with that smirk, your love for our children, your love for grandma will be deeply missed (and yes, we are taking care of mom and grandma)!!! I have a special place in my heart just for you.
Lisa Myers-Tillman
January 4, 2018
Lisa Myers-Tillman
January 4, 2018
Quanise McGuire
January 3, 2018
So sorry to hear about the loss of Grandpa! Just know that my prayers are with each one of you! May God comfort and keep you in His care!
Kathy Terry
January 3, 2018
Rest in peace Mr. Lackey. Your job here was well done.
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