Jerry “Tony” Lackey, 85, of Morganton, NC passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1940 in Burke County to the late Fred Lackey and Zetta Clark Lackey. He was a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church. Tony loved his family very much and especially loved spending time with his wife. He enjoyed cutting wood, working on small engines, fast cars and playing solitaire. He was a very smart man. He enjoyed gardening and was very proud of his garden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, Jack, James, Ted, and Larry Lackey; sisters, Linda Whisenant, Lynn Whisemant and Sylvia Clark.
Tony is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Gladys Brown Lackey; sons, Doug Lackey (Missy) and Chris Lackey (Stacey); daughter, Karen Lackey; grandchildren, Devin Lackey, Alex Goforth, Kelsey Fisher, Nicholas Tony Kirk, Taylor Presnell, and Travis Maltba; great-grandchildren, Lucy Lackey, Gracy Maltba, Parker Maltba and Sofia Presnell; brother, Danny Lackey; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2pm to 3pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The service will begin at 3pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Chad Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry to hear this Chris ! Prayers for you and your family , Toney was a good man as well as all of his brothers , many of which where my friends ! Prayers 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Deepest sympathy.
Tony was a good and loving man. My uncle Tony helped my dad move me to Asheville when I started dental hygiene school in 1978. He was always glad to lend a helping hand. He always had a smile on his face at every family gathering. I am praying for Gladys and his family in this difficult time.