Mackie W. Richey

Marion- Mackie Wayne Richey, 67, of Marion, passed away at 6:15 am, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. Mackie was born on June 18, 1941 in Pittsburg, IL to Clifford & Helen (Tanner) Richey. He married Joyce Boester on February 10, 1962 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Mackie was a US Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He retired as a coal miner. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the United Mine workers of America and the Crab Orchard Boat & Yacht Club. He attended Cana Baptist Church. Survivors include- Wife- Joyce Richey of Marion Daughter- April Richey of Crab Orchard Daughter- Tanya Christy & husband Erick of Orient Granddaughter- Heather Leann Price of Orient Mother in law- Christine Boester of Marion Sister- Loretta Tanner of Crab Orchard Nephew- Shawn Tanner of Crab Orchard Special Great Nephew- Lane Tanner of Marion Great niece- Shana Tanner of Morgansville, KY Sister in law- Sharon Stephens & husband Raymond of Crab Orchard Sister in law- Nancy Hastings & husband Dale of Crab Orchard Brother in law- Alan Boester & wife Jo of Marion Aunt- Louise Chase of Pontiac, MI Cousin- Sandra Lee Dutton & husband Marion of Orion, MI Favorite Granddog- Phiebe He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. John Howat will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 5-9:00pm, Monday, March 2, 2009 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/ 800 N. Market St/ Marion, IL 62959.