Celebrating the life of
James Albert Mackin
July 19, 1920 - January 31, 2007
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SM/Sgt. James Albert Mackin, Ret.
Savannah- James Albert Mackin, 86, 165th Airlift Wing at the Georgia Air National Guard, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 after a short illness.
Mr. Mackin, best known as “Mack”, served as the Mess Sergeant at Travis Field and was awarded a Commendation Medal for his outstanding achievement as Food Service Superintendent with over 26 years of service from March 1, 1954 to July 17, 1980.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Mackin of Savannah; daughter, Mary A. Reese of Bloomingdale; two granddaughters, Donna Reese Pappas of Charleston, SC and Deborah Reese Casey of Guyton; three step-children, Patricia North of Savannah, Carl Washburn of Savannah and Ronnie Washburn of Faulkville; thirteen step-grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mackin was preceded in death by his first wife of forty seven years, Lois M. Mackin and his son, James Patrick Mackin.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2007 at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with a Christian Wake Service at 5:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Patrick O’Brien, Celebrant.
Pallbearers will be David F. Pappas, Jr., David F. Pappas, III, Donald Hardee, Joey Hardee, Doug Hardee and Dusty Sauls.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
My Dad,2 brothers and I served with 'Mack' in the 165th. He ran a good mess hall, and in the military, if you can say that...you've really said alot. He was a fine man and a good friend. On behalf of my recently deceased father, Dewey L Morgan, Sr and brothers Dewey Jr and Carroll Jerome, please accept our condolences. We share in your loss. May God Bless each of you and may he give you strength during these times. Steve Morgan, SSgt,GaANG 1970-78
- Steve Morgan, Savannah, GA
Grandpa Jimmy will always be remembered for his thoughtfulness and great sense of humor. He always made us smile with his numerous jokes and singing/dancing stuffed animals. He will not be forgotten.
- Flint, Amber, Isabella and Wyatt North, Savannah, GA
My Dad,2 brothers and I served with 'Mack' in the 165th. He ran a good mess hall, and in the military, if you can say that...you've really said alot. He was a fine man and a good friend. On behalf of my recently deceased father, Dewey L Morgan, Sr and brothers Dewey Jr and Carroll Jerome, please accept our condolences. We share in your loss. May God Bless each of you and may he give you strength during these times. Steve Morgan, SSgt,GaANG 1970-78
- Steve Morgan, Savannah, GA
Grandpa Jimmy will always be remembered for his thoughtfulness and great sense of humor. He always made us smile with his numerous jokes and singing/dancing stuffed animals. He will not be forgotten.
- Flint, Amber, Isabella and Wyatt North, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
