JACKSON -- Owen Bently Mackey, 76, of Jackson died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1991, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home.
He was born April 22, 1915 at Souder, Mo., the son of Arch and Minnie Parker Mackey.
He worked for and retired from the Cargill Corp. in California, Mo.
On Oct. 15, 1934, he married the former Leona Martin. She preceded him in death Nov. 16, 1983
He was a member of the Church of Christ of Jackson.
He is survived by two sons, Gene Mackey, Jackson, Kenneth Mackey, Moberly; one daughter, Carolyn Collins, Brea, Calif.; two brothers, Nuel Mackey, Souder, Mo., Doin Mackey, Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Floy Kastening, West Plains, Mo.; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral service will be held Monday at the Church of Christ in Souder, Mo. with the Rev. E.J. Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Souder Cemetery.
No local visitation will be held. Local arrangements are by Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.
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