Everette "Tippy" Macklen's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Everette "Tippy" Macklen

May 10, 1937 - February 14, 2026 (88 years old)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Everette "Tippy" Macklen's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Everette "Tippy" Macklen

May 10, 1937 - February 14, 2026 (88 years old)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Everette Macklen Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 14, 2026, at the age of 88, Everette Macklen (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Everette Macklen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everette Melton Macklen and Doris Smith Macklen. He is survived by: his wife Hazel T. Macklen; his son Michael Clifton Macklen; his siblings, George Macklen, Melton Macklen, Shirley Phillips, Joy Morris, Sybil Hazelton, Alice Ward and Carolyn Sanders; his daughters, Debbie Payne (Alvin) of Myrtle Beach and Lisa Cleary (Raymond) of Myrtle Beach; his grandchildren, Erica Knight (Doug), Rebecca Ballard (Eric), Amy Adams (Chase), Leslie Serra, Jen Koperli Kristy (Lior), Michael Macklen and Davey Macklen; his great grandchildren, Hunter Knight, Brayton Knight (Sarah Kate), Lucas Serra, Brewer Adams, Athena Koperli, Palmer Adams, Oliver Koperli, Haizley Ballard, Eric Ballard and Ariadne Koperli; his great great grandchild Everett Knight; his sister Lazelle Singleton; and his daughter-in-law Sandra "Kay" Macklen. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins; a large, loving, extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors.

At the request of the family, please consider memorial contributions in lieu of flowers. Donations in Tippy's name may be made to Embrace Hospice House (https://embracehh.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC



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Feb 19

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Socastee United Methodist Church
5575 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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Feb 19

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Socastee United Methodist Church
5575 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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