Walter Stephen Lackey, age 77, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 26, 2019, in Valley Nursing Center. Born June 11, 1941, to the late Earl and Emma Lee Lackey, he was owner of Catawba Welding. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed scuba diving. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Lackey.
He is survived by three sons: Jeff Lackey and wife, Donna, Doug Lackey and wife Lisa, Mark Lackey and fiancé, Tereasa Propst, all of Taylorsville. Grandchildren who will remember him: Trent Lackey, Josh Lackey, Tiffanie Lackey, Kristen Lackey, Shania Pope, Justin Pope, Dalton Lackey and Dakota Lackey. Great grandchildren: Lia Hawthorn, and Jackson Setzer.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, from 2-3:00 p.m. at Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service, with services at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be in Linney’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.