Mr. Mackie proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army.

He was a highly decorated veteran having served with the 173rd Airborne Division.  

He was a Green Beret and an Airborne Ranger.  

He was also a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.

Mr. Mackie was most proud of his family, his country and his faith in God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. and Lottie Mae Mackie.  

Surviving are his wife, Ann Mackie of the home; son, Jonathan Mackie and daughter, Monica Mackie Taylor and her husband, Johnny, all Seaboard, NC. Seven grandchildren who adored their “Opa”: Ariel (Blue) Butler of Fayetteville, NC, Austin Jensen of Havelock, NC, Curtis Faulkner, Melanie and Nicole Mackie, and Isabella Rivera all of Seaboard, NC, and Henry Mackie of Boston, MA. Also surviving are four great grandchildren.  

Pastor Bob Deacon will conduct funeral services at Askew Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel, 313 E. Jefferson St., Jackson, NC, Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 2:00 pm.  

Burial will follow in Seaboard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com