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Billy D. Lackey, 66, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2002, after an inspiring, long fought battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his children, Ann Chao and husband, Leslie, Scott Lackey, and Kay ONeill and husband Joseph; his grandchildren, Alexander and Garrett Chao, and Joseph ONeill; his sisters, Bobbie Jean Wilson of Lubbock, TX and Kay Orrell and husband, Jim of Arroyo Grande, CA; his brothers, Wesley Lackey and wife, Janie of Anson, TX and Douglas Lackey and wife, Debbie of Austin, TX; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Billy was born in Borger, Texas on April 20, 1936, to Major and Ruth Lackey. He graduated from Spearman Texas High School and North Texas State University, and then served in the Navy. Bill moved to Albuquerque and worked as an accountant. He started his career with a firm then known as Peat, Marwick and Mitchell, and later became the controller at Public Service Company of New Mexico. Bill chose to volunteer as the Treasurer for numerous non-profit organizations, including Central United Methodist Church and its Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, El Buen Samaritano Day Care Center, and the Girl Scouts of America. He was an active member of Central United Methodist Church (including the Partnership Class) and the Sandia Kiwanis Club. Bill was an avid sports fan who enjoyed Lobo football and basketball, the Boston Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys. He will be remembered as a tremendously loyal husband, father, friend and fan, who generously shared with others his talents and time, and as a man who led his life with the utmost integrity. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 23rd, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity (GAHH), Attn: Gavin Gourley, 4520 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, or to the Central United Methodist Church Foundation, 1615 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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