W. Alan Lackey

William Alan Lackey, 72, a lifetime resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born July 17, 1952 in Muskogee to William Earl and Ocie Mae (Spence) Lackey. Alan attended Muskogee public schools and graduated with the class of 1970 from Muskogee Central High School. He furthered his education at Northeastern State University obtaining his bachelor's degree. Alan married Sharon Elaine Wilkerson on August 10, 1974. They shared many years of life, marriage, and memories together until her passing. Alan was co-owner of Aalco propane in Muskogee for most of his working life. He also worked as a deputy for the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office and was recently recognized for 25 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Muskogee for many years where he faithfully attended and served. He loved spending time outdoors and was an avid big game hunter. In September of 2023, amidst his battle with cancer, he traveled by car, horse and bush plane to British Columbia for a hunt he had dreamt of since his childhood and returned with a trophy moose. Alan’s passing will leave a void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, William Earl Lackey; wife, Sharon Lackey; and his sister, Jeri Hayes and her son, Quin. Left behind to cherish his memories are his daughters, Laura Ciampa (Eric) of Islamorada, Florida, and Leigh Lackey (Larry) of Muskogee; his mother, Ocie Lackey of Stigler; brother, David Lackey and his daughter, Mairi, of Stigler; grandchildren, Jacob, Kasey, Will, and Eli; great-grandson, James Alan; bonus family, Kenny, Molly, Angela, and Charlie; along with other family members and many friends. Alan also leaves behind his beloved fiancé, Patti Ford, with whom he had built a beautiful next chapter filled with love and adventures and enjoyed many trips and memories with. Alan’s life will be celebrated at 3PM, Monday, August 5, 2024 at Muskogee First Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Chartney and Rev. Donnie Hayes officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be his hunting buddies; Runt’s lunch crew; the Porcupine Brigade; and fellow officers of the Muskogee County Sheriff’s office. Alan shared his passion for wildlife, wildlife conservation, nature and our National Parks with all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Yellowstone National Park at HTTPS://forever.yellowstone.org.

W. Alan Lackey

July 17, 1952 - August 1, 2024