Waitsell Delano Lackey Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Waitsell Delano Lackey of Stony Point, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Waitsell Delano's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Waitsell Delano's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Faye Belle Jolly Lackey; his son Richard Lynn Lackey; his daughter-in-law Tayne Hefner Lackey; and also Faye Belle Jolly Lackey. He is survived by: his wife Donnie Church Lackey; his children, Mark Lackey (Angie) of Taylorsville, Karen Thomas (Jeff) of Sparta and Greg Lackey of Taylorsville; his stepsons, Terry Church of Stony Point and Mike Church (Roxanne) of Chicago; and his brother Grover Lackey of Statesville. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Wayfound Baptist Church (550 Wayfound Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Wayfound Baptist Church (560 Wayfound Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681).
