OBIT UARY
Life Story ofClarence Mackey, Jr.
Clarence Cornelius Mackey, Jr. transitioned from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. Clarence was born in Gainesville, FL on August 11, 1970 to Glendina Buie-Mackey and the late Clarence Mackey, Sr. He was a 1988 graduate of North Marion High School in Citra, FL where he was a star athlete; playing both football and baseball. He continued his education at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. In 2013, Clarence was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Union College as being the first Bulldog to rush for 1,000 yards in a career and then became the first to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He also helped Union College record its first ever Mid-South Conference championship in 1992. Clarence received Christ at an early age and was a member at Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Flemington, Florida. He regularly attended Greater St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sparr, Florida. Clarence was the founder and owner of C & D Quality Tire Service for 20 plus years. He enjoyed playing and coaching football, singing for the glory of God, spending much time with his family and attending ALL of his children’s extracurricular activities such as football games, basketball games and band competitions. He is survived by his wife of 25 years of marriage and 34 years of partnership, Karen Damon-Mackey; five sons, Cornelius Michael Mackey (Kaylene) of Alachua, FL; Daryl Christopher Sean Mackey (Kalaia) of Wimauma, FL; Rev. Courtney Jamal Mackey of Atlanta, GA; Cameron Rashard Mackey and Chaz Xavier Mackey, both of Flemington, FL; mother, Glendina Buie-Mackey of Flemington, FL; mother-in-law, Margaret Kennedy Wise of Ocala, FL; father-in-law, Rev. Harold N. Damon of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren, Chastity Mackey of Gainesville, FL, Jalia Mackey and Cameron Mackey, Jr. both of Ocala, FL, Khadeejah As-Salafee and Isa As-Salafee both of Alachua, FL; two sisters, Ebony Mackey Burton (Herbert) of Flemington, FL and LeAnn Mackey-Barnes, Esq. (Troy) of Ocala, FL; brother, Darryl Castor (Rozina) of Flemington, FL; brother-in-law, Craig Damon (Anissa) of Sparr, FL; sister-in-law, Kimberly Damon-James of Sparr, FL; special God parents, Rev. Jonathon Mosley (Mary) of Gainesville, FL and Mike Banning (Sharon) of Fairfield, FL; God-Sister, Kristan Batts-Chandler, Esq. (Tre) of Orlando, FL; devoted family friend, G.P. Perry of Bronx, NY; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Life Celebration ofClarence Mackey, Jr. The Rev. Pamala K. Bivins, Officiating
Processional with Final Viewing................Family and Friends Invocation.....................................................Rev. Carl Gadson Selection...........................................................................Choir Scripture Readings: Old Testament......................Rev. Michael Maeweathers New Testament......................................Rev. Izell James Selection..............Marvin Newmones & the Kingdom Singers “Simply Blessed� Special Tributes: Rev. Michael Kennedy Bishop Christopher Stokes Coach Matt Ballard Acknowledgements of Resolutions....................Cynthia Davis Family Tribute through Song..............................Mackey Boys Words of Comfort......Rev. Courtney J. Mackey, M.Div. (Son) Executive Pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Atlanta, Ga Recessional.................................................Family and Friends
Earthly Resting Place
Greater New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Flemington, FL
Repast
There will be no repast following the interment.
LOVING TRIBUTES
As We Look Back
As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering …..Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgment, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us. Your Sons, Neil, Sean, Courtney, Cameron & Chaz
To my Son:
You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you, The day God took you home. Love your mom, Glendina
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. We love you, Ebony & LeAnn