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Obituary For Phillip Roger Mackey
Phillip Roger Mackey, 59, passed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Willie “Bill” Mackey and the late Mary Lou Miller Mackey. Phillip affectionately known as “Roger/Foots”.
Roger accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age, a commitment that guided his life. In 1977, he was baptized at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Powell Miller. Roger was a devoted member of the men's choir, where he shared his faith through music and fellowship.
He was a true sports enthusiast, known for his unwavering support of his favorite teams-------the Dallas Cowboys, UNC Tar Heels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and USC Gamecocks Women's Basketball team.
Roger was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1984, and a loyal alumnus who proudly wore his blue and gold. Roger held various positions throughout his life, contributing his talents to many places over the years. He worked for the Cedar Program in Lancaster, SC, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Lancaster, SC, and Springs Mill in Lancaster, where he worked in the coil room. Rogers also served as a deliver driver and Sales Representative at Kimbrell's both Lancaster, SC and Charlotte, NC.
He later worked in custodial services at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Spring Memorial Hospital (now MUSC Lancaster) in Lancaster, SC. He was a valued humble staff member at McMullen Funeral Home in Lancaster, SC and he worked with Star Bright Janitorial Services in Richburg, SC.
He found peace in fishing and took pride in frying the fish he caught. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family, making memories that will live in their hearts.
Left to cherish warm and loving memories are three brothers: Willie L. Mackey (Arlene), Rev Claude H. Mackey (Minister Rose), and Terrence T. Mackey all of Lancaster, SC; one sister Rev. Rhonda M. Southern of Kershaw, SC: one aunt, Frances M. Moore of Kershaw, SC; twenty-two nieces and nephews; Godmother: Ruthie Mae Hayden, a host of other great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Blackwell, brother, Aaron McIlwain, aunts, Annie Mae Miller, Ella Dunlap and Ethel Miller
Funeral Services are 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Viewing is 1-5 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home.
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Jerry Palmer sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Phillip Roger Mackey - June 06, 2025
A few years ago this man walked up to me with a smile and said, "Hey coach, remember me?" I smiled and said yes I do. Last night I really had a dream about my old football team and there was Roger. I will never forget him and that big smile of his. Claude Sinclair
Sending my deepest condolences to my family. Please know that you're in my prayers. Love y'all.
Stephanie B. Cureton & Family
Rip my friend
Deacon Willie and the Mackey Family, sending prayers and condolences Mary Jane Stover, Linda Stover
Sending my condolences to the Mackey and Miller family. Sorry for your loss.
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Roger. Many of us in and around our old neighborhood have cherished memories of him, and I am certain they will provide us with comfort during this difficult time. In these challenging moments, my thoughts, prayers, and blessings are with the Mackey family. -Mooch
Roger- a beautiful Soul. He was truly a beacon to everyone with a wonderful display of compassion, humanity, and love. My life has been enriched by God allowing our paths to cross. Prayers to each heart who will dearly miss him. Felice
God allowed our paths to cross
Sorry to the Mackey family for losing such a fine gentleman. Roger brightened our day every Tuesday and Thursday morning while performing his job. He always brought a smile and a story. He loved showing fish he had caught or bragging about his Dallas Cowboys. He was a fine man that I will miss.
Im sending my heartfelt condolences. May you find peace in his transition that comforts your souls. I love you all.
Sending our condolences with love! Praying for peace, comfort, and understanding during this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking about all of you! Sincerely, Peggy and Family
Condolences and prayers to the Mackey family.. Roger will be dearly missed. RIP Roger my friend..
Reginald M Cauthen
To the Mackey family, Our prayers are with you during this time of great loss and always. Roger was a great young man, he will truly be missed.
Roger was always fun to be around. He kept his promise to send us some fish the last time we saw him. May God be with the Mackey family at this time.
My sincere prayers to the family. I have been knowing the Mackey family for years growing up in Southside and Roger was always the fun loving person even until we moved and I would see him out and and I could see him a mile away with that smile. Family, please know the Cureton family has you uplifted in prayer and will continue to do so going forward as he will truly, truly be missed. Be blessed and I will pray for strength and peace.
Roger was a young man always going fishing his mother and my mother was good friends so we enjoyed some those good fishes that he and my brother caught R.I.P Bobby Shaw and family
God's love and prayers for our family and friends. We love you family.
Sending prayers and condolences to the Mackey Family, Relatives and everyone else whose life he touched. I grew up with Roger on Taylor St. Roger, his Mother, Brothers and Sister was my extended family. Roger will certainly be missed but will never be forgotten. Rest in Paradise my Taylor Street Brother.
My deepest condolences. Our neighborhood fisherman will be missed.
Payers and our deepest condolences to the family and to the class of 1984, Roger was truly a light to every one that he meet his smile was contagious, you will be missed!
RIP my friend, will be praying 🙏 for family
Very respectful gentleman, who will be missed in the community. Condolences are sent to family and friends.
Praying for your family I remember when your family wag going to pleasant Vally Baptist under The Leader ship Pastor William Powell Miller and He Baptize 5 of your Brother your mother was a singing Woman in those Days and yall was singing with her how proud each of yall made her uncle Powell Love. The Mackey Family and The miller Family still Love yall too this Day Rip Roger
It brings me much sadness learning about the passing of my friend. When I would see him, he always had a beautiful smile on his face. He would always speak & stop and talk to you. He had such a warm heart, Beautiful soul. I feel Lancaster has lost An Awesome young man. Our God knows best no matter how much it hurts. God Bless the family & Roger if you see my family members, tell them they will forever live in our heart. Rest my friend.
Our heart goes out to the Mackey family. Roger was a beautiful person and always had a kind word. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love, LaMonica & Jasmine Blair
We are keeping you in our prayers. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Love, Henry & Lillian Jones
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
