John Stephen Mackey Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Stephen Mackey (Chapel Hill, North Carolina), who passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Stephen Mackey to pay them a last tribute.
As John Stephen departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Stephen. Though John Stephen may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack McCoy Mackey and Juanita Ballard Mackey. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Smith of Chapel Hill, NC; his children, Alan Mackey of Huntsville, AL and Melissa Deakle (Keith) of Birmingham, AL; his grandchildren, Abigail Deakle and Eli Deakle of Birmingham, AL; and his siblings, Michael Mackey and Bobbye Mackey of Lillian, AL..
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro, PO Box 16363, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (or, online at chapelhill.porchcommunities.org).
