Mr. Curtis B. Mackey, 99, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta GA.

Born on January 16, 1921 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Sidney Mackey and Lessie Osborne Mackey.Mr. Mackey was a retired production supervisor for NVF and worked before WWII with the Civilian Conservation Corps. During WW II, he served in the US Army, where he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving in the European Theater.He was also a member of the Hartwell American Legion Post #109, First Baptist Church of Hartwell, FCS, Doc Adams SS Class, and attended the Golden Agers at Reed Creek Baptist Church. He also helped with Meals on Wheels.

Survivors include his two daughters: Barbara Davis (Steve) of Jefferson GA and Beverly Davis (Greg) of Roswell GA; one grandson: Benjamin Davis (Mary Elizabeth) of Tallahassee FL; two step-sons: Edward Grizzle (Tricia) of Elberton GA, Donald Grizzle (Debra) of Royston GA; two step-daughters: Shirley Fitzpatrick of Cataula, GA, Vivian James of Buford GA.Mr. Mackey was preceded in death by his first wife: Faye Robinson Mackey; his second wife: Nettie "Bobbye" Skinner Grizzle Mackey; one son: Kendall Richard Mackey; three brothers: Fred Mackey, Loyd Mackey, Joel Mackey and three sisters: Cecil Cleveland, Clyde Robertson and Evelyn Gray.

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.

Funeral services for Mr. Curtis Mackey will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell with Rev. Carter Tucker and Dr. Hugh Kirby officiating.Burial will be in the Northview Cemetery with Military Honors.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Hartwell American Legion Post #109, PO Box 513, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.