Brother Edward Ernest Mackey, Jr. 75, of Charleston, SC, husband to Sandra Mackey
(Martin) of 49 years, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Our Secretary reached out; however, the family will not have a Masonic Service. Prayers for
Br. Ed, his wife Sandra and his family, friends and Brothers as he ascends to the Celestial
Lodge above where the Grand Architect reigns supreme.
 
Born on November 19, 1945 in Charleston, SC Br. Ed was the son of the late Edward Ernest Mackey, Sr. and Jannie Mackey. He
was a member of James Island Baptist Church, a 35 year member of James Island Masonic Lodge No. 396 being raised in
James Island Lodge No. 396 on November 11, 1985. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and was an Omar Shriner. He
enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, wood working and spending time with his beloved family. He served in the United States Air Force
and retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard (Shop 64) and the Citadel. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Edward E.
Mackey III of Cottageville, SC, daughter, Angela Mackey Clyde (Patrick) of Ladson, SC and daughter, Patience Evans (Wayne) of
Reidsville, NC. grandchildren, Kathryn Henggeler (Jay) of Eugene, OR and James Matthews III of Columbia, SC. Br. ed was
predeceased by his bothers, Lawrence Strock, Henry Strock and Wilson Strock. The family will receive friends on Tuesday,
July 6, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island, 347 Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412.
The service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11 AM at James Island Baptist Church 2023 Wappoo Drive, Charleston
SC 29412. The burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406.


Keep RWB Dick Hughes', wife Ginger, in your prayers as she copes with medical issues.

WB Rick Hendricks was hit by another driver the latter part of March. His truck was totaled.
He sustained relatively minor injuries with the significant one being a pinched nerve.
UPDATE June 30: Completed physical therapy. Now in his second week of pain
management. Says “not fun” but grateful for his progress. Continued prayers for his recovery.


Brother James Palmer is dealing with fibrosis of his lungs. He will experience increasingly significant symptoms over time. Brother Jim has moved out West to better tolerate his symptoms; however,
remaining a member of James Island Lodge. Prayers for him as he looks to the future.
 
Brother Liston Boyette as he continues on his long road to recovery. As of October he is back working.

Brother Donnie Hollingsworth as he deals with anemia.

Brother Tom Dale as he deals with kidney issues.

Brother Lonnie Ned Vendrick has a degenerative eye disease and is no longer able to drive.
He also has other long standing medical issues. His wife Alice; a fine lady, has taken good care
of Brother Lonnie over the years. Prayers for them both.

Offer up a prayer to Almighty God to comfort them and their family.

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