Billy G. Lackie

Billy George Lackie, 82, of Pocola, OK passed  away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Pocola.  Billy was born October 13, 1937 in Levi, AR to George Euell & Susie Ford (Nixon) Lackie.  Billy served 26 years in the US Army.  He retired as an E7 Sgt. 1^st Class.  He was very dedicated to his country as well as his family.  Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who never met a stranger and treated those whom he met as family.  He was beyond generous to all those he loved.  Billy also served as a  Sheriff’s Deputy as well as a Volunteer Fire fighter in Pulaski County in Arkansas.  All those who knew him loved his personality and his friendship.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce B. Lackie and grandchildren, Destiny & Jackson.

Survivors include his children, Brian K. Lackie, Anthony J. Lackie, Susan E. Robison & husband Zachary R., Christopher A. Lackie all of Pocola, Jerome D. Lackie & wife Maryann of Tulsa, OK; 16 grandkids; 21 great grandkids soon to be 23;  brothers, Jackson Euell Lackie & James R. Lackie of Jacksonville, AR, Robert Joe Lackie of Kansas City, MO; sister, Karen S. Lee of Jacksonville, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, July 31, 2020 at Fort Smith National Cemetery with Jim Stem officiating.  Pallbearers will be Christopher Lackie & Jerome Lackie of US Army, Justin Lackie of US Marines, Stephen Robison of US Navy, Richard McGehee – Sheriff’s Deputy, and Anthony Lackie.  Honorary pallbearers will be Brian K. Lackie, Johnathan Decker, Nathan Kirby, George Lackie, Nickolas Robison & Noah Lackie.

The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Thursday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.