Robert Charles Mackey

Robert Charles Mackey obituary, Pearland, TX

Robert Charles Mackey

Robert Mackey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by South Park Funeral Home and Cemetery - Pearland on May 19, 2025.
Robert Charles Mackey age 81 died on May 6, 2025 in Houston, TX. He was affectionately known as "Sonny". He was born June 16, 1943 to Prince Mackey and Ellen Jones in Archie, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Prince and Ellen Mackey; brothers and sisters: James Mackey, Larry D. Mackey, Charlie Mackey, Dorothy Blade, Erma Lee, and Ruthie Mae Green.
At a young age, he worked at South Main Bowling Alley where he met the love of his life. Excited to start their new lives together, the two were married December 24, 1965. For over 40 years he worked as a Shipping/Receiving Clerk for Oil/Gas Companies and the last 10 years were at OFI (Ofite) Testing Equipment in which he retired there in 2014.
Robert is survived by his wife Norma of 59 years, his sons Prince (Becky) and Jacquez (Althea), grandchildren Myavia and Brandon (Melannie), great-grandchildren Zariah, Kevan, and Deangelo. He was a devoted husband, loving parent and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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