Thomas Hughes Mackey Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Hughes Mackey of Newland, North Carolina, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Hughes Mackey to pay them a last tribute.
As Thomas Hughes departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Thomas Hughes may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Thomas Hughes leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jean Hughes and LeConte Mackey; and his brother Robert Barber Mackey. He is survived by: his wife Ramah Blackwelder Mackey; his daughter Kursten Mackey Callahan; and his grandchildren, Andrew Joseph Callahan and Kathryn Mackey Callahan of Charlotte, NC..
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Corinth Reformed Church (150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601). Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 2:45 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to one's favorite charity. Keep Thomas's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
