William Perry Lackey was born April 5, 1953 in Iredell County to the late William “Billy” and Peggy Lackey. He departed this life Monday, April 6, 2020, following an extended illness. Mr. Lackey was a graduate of Winston-Salem State University. He was a retired educator with Iredell-Statesville Schools.
His wife of 48 years, Linda Caldwell Lackey, survives. Perry, as he was more commonly known, enjoyed traveling, especially for family vacations, family reunions and going on cruises. Prior to his illness, he was an active member of First Greater Living Missionary Baptist Church where he served in various capacities through the years as a deacon, trustee, Sunday School teacher and superintendent, and usher. He also sang in the male chorus. He was a member of the Alpha Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of Winston-Salem, NC and Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge #37 of Statesville where he formerly served as Most Worshipful Master. He was also retired from the United States Army Reserves with 26 years of service. Perry had many hobbies, including public speaking and acting with Statesville Community Theater. He performed in many stage productions including “Driving Miss Daisy” and “A Raisin in the Sun” and was well-known for his rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech. He also enjoyed photography, videography, and collecting ships.
In addition to his father, William “Billy” Lackey, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents J.B. and Emily K. Brown, paternal grandparents, Marshall “Shorty” Rankins, Sr. and Inez Lackey Lyons, special aunts Rose “Jimmy” Harris and Hessie Lackey; uncles James “Jimmy” Brown and Rayfield Brown, aunts Corella B. (Milton) Evans, Martha Flowers, and Frances Keaton Williams, and sister, Anita Lackey (Ronney) Moten. Along with his wife, Linda, he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, two daughters, Tanya Lackey, of Statesville and Alesha Lackey, of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Jaida Brown of Statesville and Chancellor Morrison of Charlotte; mother, Peggy B. Lackey of Charlotte, paternal grandmother Katherine Rankins, of Statesville; uncles, Joe Baker (Cassandra) Brown of Stone Mountain, GA, Milton Evans of Clifton Park, NY, Marshall (Alvis) Rankins, Jr., of Troutman, NC, and Kevin Rankin, of Statesville; aunts Linda Carr, Brenda “Kay” Rankins, Gwendolyn Rankins, Paulette (Clarence) Tucker, and Annette Boone, all of Statesville; brothers, Derek “Derky” (Shirley) Lackey of Augusta, GA, Sidney (Renric) Lackey and Ryan Jones, both of Charlotte, and Silas (Lavida) Harris, of Statesville; sisters Saleema Adele Shakir of Charlotte, Pamela (Anthony) Foust of Knightdale, NC, Saundra Rivers and Deborah Bellamy, of Statesville and Denise Rice of Mooresville, NC; brothers-in-law, Ronney Moten, Sr. of Charlotte, Ronnie Caldwell, Roy Green, Cedric Corry, and Billy Stevenson; and sisters-in-law Beatrice Caldwell, Connie Simmons, and Rosemary (Robert) Dye, all of Statesville; special cousins Ira Lackey of Princeton, New Jersey, Alvis Rankins of Troutman, NC, Sherry Lackey, Barbara Dobbins and Sheila Wasson, all of Statesville; a special niece, Makissy Caldwell; and grand-dogs, Blue and Kiwi as well as a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
Perry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Perry will be greatly missed by all.
Glad I was able to. When we learn of any others' passing, it would be great if someone could find their obituary & post it for all others to read. It so much fun to read everyone's bio on this site & Classmates, especially if we could get everyone on our own free site! Hopefully we'll be able to have our 50th-51st reunion soon! To all, stay well & safe!!!
Amy Baldwin (Lancaster)
William Perry Lackey was born April 5, 1953 in Iredell County to the late William “Billy” and Peggy Lackey. He departed this life Monday, April 6, 2020, following an extended illness. Mr. Lackey was a graduate of Winston-Salem State University. He was a retired educator with Iredell-Statesville Schools.
His wife of 48 years, Linda Caldwell Lackey, survives. Perry, as he was more commonly known, enjoyed traveling, especially for family vacations, family reunions and going on cruises. Prior to his illness, he was an active member of First Greater Living Missionary Baptist Church where he served in various capacities through the years as a deacon, trustee, Sunday School teacher and superintendent, and usher. He also sang in the male chorus. He was a member of the Alpha Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of Winston-Salem, NC and Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge #37 of Statesville where he formerly served as Most Worshipful Master. He was also retired from the United States Army Reserves with 26 years of service. Perry had many hobbies, including public speaking and acting with Statesville Community Theater. He performed in many stage productions including “Driving Miss Daisy” and “A Raisin in the Sun” and was well-known for his rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech. He also enjoyed photography, videography, and collecting ships.
In addition to his father, William “Billy” Lackey, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents J.B. and Emily K. Brown, paternal grandparents, Marshall “Shorty” Rankins, Sr. and Inez Lackey Lyons, special aunts Rose “Jimmy” Harris and Hessie Lackey; uncles James “Jimmy” Brown and Rayfield Brown, aunts Corella B. (Milton) Evans, Martha Flowers, and Frances Keaton Williams, and sister, Anita Lackey (Ronney) Moten. Along with his wife, Linda, he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, two daughters, Tanya Lackey, of Statesville and Alesha Lackey, of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Jaida Brown of Statesville and Chancellor Morrison of Charlotte; mother, Peggy B. Lackey of Charlotte, paternal grandmother Katherine Rankins, of Statesville; uncles, Joe Baker (Cassandra) Brown of Stone Mountain, GA, Milton Evans of Clifton Park, NY, Marshall (Alvis) Rankins, Jr., of Troutman, NC, and Kevin Rankin, of Statesville; aunts Linda Carr, Brenda “Kay” Rankins, Gwendolyn Rankins, Paulette (Clarence) Tucker, and Annette Boone, all of Statesville; brothers, Derek “Derky” (Shirley) Lackey of Augusta, GA, Sidney (Renric) Lackey and Ryan Jones, both of Charlotte, and Silas (Lavida) Harris, of Statesville; sisters Saleema Adele Shakir of Charlotte, Pamela (Anthony) Foust of Knightdale, NC, Saundra Rivers and Deborah Bellamy, of Statesville and Denise Rice of Mooresville, NC; brothers-in-law, Ronney Moten, Sr. of Charlotte, Ronnie Caldwell, Roy Green, Cedric Corry, and Billy Stevenson; and sisters-in-law Beatrice Caldwell, Connie Simmons, and Rosemary (Robert) Dye, all of Statesville; special cousins Ira Lackey of Princeton, New Jersey, Alvis Rankins of Troutman, NC, Sherry Lackey, Barbara Dobbins and Sheila Wasson, all of Statesville; a special niece, Makissy Caldwell; and grand-dogs, Blue and Kiwi as well as a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
Perry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Perry will be greatly missed by all.
Barry Gordon
Thank you Amy for sharing Perry's obituary. Perry was a great human being who touched hundreds of lives including my own. I am forever grateful.
Barry Gordon
Amy Baldwin (Lancaster)
Glad I was able to. When we learn of any others' passing, it would be great if someone could find their obituary & post it for all others to read. It so much fun to read everyone's bio on this site & Classmates, especially if we could get everyone on our own free site! Hopefully we'll be able to have our 50th-51st reunion soon! To all, stay well & safe!!!