Jerry Lamar Lackey

Jerry Lamar Lackey, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence. Jerry was born on February 18, 1937 in Gordon County to the late Robert Lackey and Addie Lewis Lackey. He was a retired educator for the Gwinnett County and Gordon County School System. He was a former photographer with the Calhoun Times, and was a well-known caterer who owned and operated Jerry’s Catering. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy, Max, and Clayton; and sister, Louise Faith. He will be remember by: his daughter, Stephania Lackey of Lopez Island, WA; surrogate son, Terry Pounders and his wife Mireida of Florence Alabama; and two surrogate grandchildren, David Pounders and Gloria Pounders. He will also be remember by his nieces, Kathy Nielsen, Sherry Chapman, Gina Daniels; and nephew, Tony Lackey. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Tuesday, May 22nd at 1 PM from St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church with Father Louis Tonsmeire officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5 PM until 8 PM at Thomas Funeral Home. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Jerry be made to the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church at 224 Trammell Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jerry Lamar Lackey, age 81 of Calhoun.