Mack Winsett Lacy was born October 11, 1945 in Wichita Falls Texas to parents Lowell and Lorena Lacy. Mack considered himself a lifelong Texan, but he did spend some of his childhood in New Jersey and Ohio. He graduated from high school in Paulsboro New Jersey in 1963. Shortly after graduation he moved to Silsbee, Texas with his parents and younger brother Curtis.
Mack served honorably in the United States Army as an infantryman from 1967 to 1969. He served a 13 month tour in the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam during the height of the war. As a leader, Mack quickly earned the friendship and respect of his fellow soldiers while he quickly rose through the ranks. At the end of his service in Vietnam, Mack received an honorable discharge as a sergeant, having received many medals and citations for his bravery and accomplishments.
Although they lived throughout the country, Mack stayed in touch with many of his fellow veterans. They communicated regularly on the phone and through email and would occasionally get together in person for reunions. Mack's life was certainly enriched by the friendship and support he received from his fellow brothers in arms.
After his service in the Army, Mack attended Lamar University, where he graduated in 1972 with a bachelor of business administration.
Mack worked most of his adult life in the accounting field. He had his own business for 25 years and most recently worked in the finance department at Mead Westvaco in Evadale, Texas from 2001 to 2012.
From childhood Mack always exhibited a talent and passion for music. He had a natural ear for music, a terrific singing voice and later learned to play the guitar, mandolin and piano. His father started him on piano and guitar lessons at a very early age. Mack inherited his talent from his father and grandfather. He passed on that talent to his four sons.
Mack shared his love for music regularly, whether it was at St. John's Episcopal Church (where he was the leader of the praise band) or with his band, playing at local venues in the 1960's and 70's. Perhaps what Mack most enjoyed, however was sitting around his living room picking and grinning with his sons.
Although he would probably say he didn't do enough of it, Mack enjoyed traveling. Some of his favorite places were New Orleans, the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico and Colorado and the Texas Hill Country. He took his family on many vacations there, often planning his itinerary around the best places to eat.
Mack was very active at St. John's Episcopal Church. He spent much of his time and efforts serving God, the church and its members. He also had a tremendous sense of humor. If he tagged you with a nickname that meant that he liked you....usually. With Mack the nicknames and jokes were never in short supply. Typically considered the life of a party, Mack had too many friends to count and he cherished them all.
One of the things Mack was most proud of about himself was that he was the quintessential family man. He loved his family more than anything and always put them first. It really did not matter what the activity was. Mack was going to be his happiest when his family was around him.
Mack Winsett Lacy died of cancer at his home in Silsbee on February 19th at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Lorena Lacy and his son Mack Lacy II.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years Marlene Lacy, his sons Christopher Lacy, Tyson Lacy and Scott Lacy; brother Curtis Lacy and sister-in-law Candi Lacy; nephew Casey Lacy and nieces Ginger Howard and Mandy Lacy.
There will never be another like him and he will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee beginning at 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 21st. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Silsbee at 2:00 pm on Wednesday February 22nd. The burial will be on Thursday, February 23rd in the Houston National Cemetery at 10:30 am at 10410 Veteran's Memorial Dr. Houston, TX. 77038. For those who would like to express condolences, the family asked that in lieu of sending flowers or plants a small donation be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd, Ste 300, Jacksonville,FL.
