James "Buster" Mackey

James Matthew “Buster” Mackey, 74, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born December 8, 1941 in Braggs, Oklahoma to James Matthew Mackey and Lillie Maggie Fanning Mackey. Buster attended public schools in Braggs and furthered his education at Connors State College. He was known as a jack of all trades. He could fix just about anything; cars, appliances, any small equipment. Buster also enjoyed being a bullrider, tax preparer, master gardener, and a farmer. He currently worked for Mackey’s Lawn Service. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed visiting and getting to know the customers. He was the heart of Mackey’s Lawn Service. Buster was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mackey; sisters, Peggy Rose Slape and Betty June Kennedy; and grandson, Ryan Mize. He is survived by his sons, Wesley Mackey and wife Michele of Muskogee, David Mackey and wife Tammy of Braggs, Clint Mackey and wife Tiffany, Jerry Mackey and wife Tanya, and Dusty Mackey and wife Penny, all of Muskogee; sisters, Louise Ward and husband George of Braggs, Doris Isbell and husband William of Ft Gibson; grandchildren, Terra Mackey, Jordan Mackey, Tamara Jaynes, Wes and Trenda Mackey, Cody and Cecilia Mackey, Hannah Mackey, Austin and Caroline Mackey, Emilie Mackey, Jessica Mackey, Madison Mackey, Ramie Mackey, Josh and Christine Mackey, Nathan and Ashley Mackey, Kyler Mackey, and Kalei Mackey, Dalton and Kellsie Epperson, and Alley Epperson; great grandchildren, Rigley Mackey, Brody Rowan, Burr Jaynes, Raelei Cockrell, Parker York, Peyton York, Macie Mackey, Mason Mackey, Kenzie Mize, Reid Mackey, Payton Mackey, and Cato Epperson; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Camp Gruber Chapel with Rev. Red Weatherford officiating. Interment will follow at South Bethel Cemetery with Chris Collins, Ezzard Lee, Danny Smith, Josh Giem, Robert Sallings, Zack Friemel, and Justin Suddeth serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan Mackey, Wes Mackey, Cody Mackey, Austin Mackey, Josh Mackey, Nathan Mackey, Kyler Mackey, and Dalton Epperson.

James "Buster" Mackey

December 8, 1941 - July 19, 2016