Friday, June 6, 2014 ~ 10:30 a.m.
First Christian Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Military Honors by American Legion Post #129
Thursday, June 5, 2014 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
In care of family
Donald Lee Mackley, 82 of Ashland, NE, passed into eternity peacefully on June 1, 2014 in Ashland, NE. He was born May 20, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO to Lloyd and Jane (Blunt) Mackley. He was the second of four children. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Air Force and Army until being honorably discharged. Donald spent many years employed by St. Joseph Fire Department and Industrial Plumbing and Heating. Donald lived in the St. Joseph area until moving to Ashland and living with his daughter, Kellie for the past 7 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #129.
He is survived by daughters, Kellie (Frank) Ford of Ashland and Joyce (Paul) Culp of Nebraska City; step-daughter, Sharon (Richard) Eisenberg of St. Joseph, MO; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Roberta Hunt and Susie Berry.
Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Jane Mackley; sister, Deloris Gregory; step-son, Butch Smith; granddaughter, Holly Smith.
Pastor Lisa Sherman will be officiating.
Kellie…my deepest sympathies to your family on the lost of your dad….remember memories will always be with you so treasure them….
I love you all and am praying for you during this very difficult time. Hugs and kisses and many fun memories of Donald (Sonny)!!!