Donald Hugh Mackey
July 11, 1935 ~ December 11, 2015
Donald Hugh Mackey, 80, of Weirton died December 11, 2015 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville. He was born July 11, 1935 in Wheeling, WV., a son of the late Harry L. and Hilda J. (Ford) Mackey. He was preceded in death by his second wife Wilma Walker, daughter Debra Mackey, great-granddaughter Carly Hildreth and brothers Lester F. "Sonny" Mackey and Jerry L. Mackey.
Don worked as an electrician for Weirton Steel for 37 years, he was a Korean War United States Army veteran, an avid pool shooter and number one Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
He is survived by his wife Shirley R. (Lantz) Mackey whom he married on May 22, 1959, daughter Donna Newbold of Lisbon, OH,; two sons Donald (Robin) Mackey of Reidsville, NC and David (Susan) Mackey of Magnolia, TX ; grandchildren Jason Hildreth, Dustie (Josh) Lively, Suzie (John) Robinson, Jessie (Christen) Hildreth, Eric Mackey, Jenna (Paul) Starvaggi and Travis (Lisa) Mackey; nine great-grandchildren and half- sister Linda Moore.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8PM at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., where Funeral Services will he held on Wednesday at 11 AM.
Entombment will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH., 43943.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
So Sorry for your loss have a safe journey you will be missed
Donna and family we are so very sorry. You are all in our prayers.
Artie and Karen Cline
Mackey was such a great guy and close family friend. He will be greatly missed but remembered happily.
You guys are all in our prayers.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Donald Hugh Mackey, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Veteran, Donald Hugh Mackey, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Don and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Praying that The Lord’s presence and peace will surround your family during this time.
Don and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of you dad. What a difficult time for us as we lose our loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Don and family, very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and family, I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing, My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family during this time
Don and family, so sorry for your loss praying for you guys
Don, Robin… So sorry for you loss. May god Bless. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
I will miss our time Dad. Thank you for letting make my own mistakes and being there to help me up when I fell.
I love you…
Dave
Don, Robin, and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you.
To entire family
Very sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers goout to all of you ! God bless you and know that mr. Mackey is in heaven but will remain with you always in your hearts .
Don