of Paragould, AR

August 27, 1942 - October 15, 2020

Troy Mackey, 78, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Ridgecrest Health Nursing Center. He was born in Jonesboro, August 27, 1942, to James and Wilma (Hendrix) Mackey.

Mr. Mackey was a minister for fifty years, forty-two years with the Nazarene Church, President and member of the Ministerial Alliance, and volunteered at the Food Bank, was President of Mission Outreach and a counselor at church camp. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking and yardwork.

His parents and daughter, Robin June Mackey Panhorst preceded him in death.

Quote after the loss of Robin: ''I believe in divine healing, but sometimes God doesn't do it. That doesn't limit his power.''

Survivors include, his wife of sixty years, Barbara (Wise) Mackey; sons, Troy Daniel Mackey and Mark Anthony Mackey; daughters, Annetta Jean Garner and Deana Joy Allison; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brothers, James Roy Mackey (Mr. Mackey's twin brother) and Jerry Dewane Mackey; and sister, Barbara Ann Shipman.

Services will be at Cross Roads Cemetery Saturday, October 24, at 2:00pm.

The CDC is recommending face masks while observing social distancing guidelines during graveside services. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks while attending.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com