Birth date: Oct 28, 1955 Death date: Aug 31, 2009
STEPHEN C. MACKEY Loving son and brother, born October 28, 1955 in Dallas, Texas and passed away suddenly on August 31, 2009 after a 17 year long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Steve is preceded in death by his mother, La Read Obituary
I only knew Steve for a year, since my mom moved into Stacy's, but he was always upbeat and friendly. And he loved to talk about football!
I remember the days when he and Al Jr use to go to Adaires and invite Diane and myself. And the times Steve would call and I would meet him up at first and ten for a beer. I will miss his calls. He always called to check on Diane and myself after Al died, and asked if there was anything he could do for us. He was a great person……..
I will never see a jukebox again and not think of you! The last time we saw you was a great way to say goodbye, buddy. You danced with me, sang with Kevin and of course did your solo performance. We had so much fun that night. You even traded in your orange shirt for the red and blue to tailgate with us at SMU last year. What a zest for life and even though some would think you were dealt a tough hand in life, you always had a great sense of humor and a smile on your face. It seems like just yesterday that you told me, at Adairs, that you had woke up with a twitch in your little finger that wouldn't go away. Your hopes and dreams never went away either. You were a proud man and it was an honor to be your friend. I'll miss those phone messages from you that always made me smile. See you at the Cooper Spur soon!
I remember the first time I met Steve, he told me a joke, a real corny joke. That would be standard for our friendship. Steve loved music and jokes. He was king of the juke box and always had a new joke. He talked me into to a a karoke bar duet this summer, Elvis of course. LaMon and I will cherish that memory, the patrons, well that's another story.
I will miss Steve. He had such a great sense of humor and I always enjoyed talking to him about Dean Martin re-runs and old songs.
Steve and I were best friends for 19 years. He took care of me after TMJ surgery and fed me cheese dip. He made me keep my bandage on, so I called him "Dr. Bitch". He liked that so much that he started calling himself that! The rest of the time, I called him "Stephen C. J.", and he liked that so much that he started calling himself that! I loved this friend of mine more than anything. He was the sweetest man alive. He was always joking and keeping me laughing- in stitches, atually. When i first met him, he had bought flowers for his mom, sister and aunts for mother's day. i said "that's 5 bouquets! you must be rich, or a very sweet man, or you are buttering them up to cook something good for you". i could go on and on about Stephen CJ. He always sent me an Elvis card on my birthday and called and talked like Elvis (i hate Elvis). I'll miss him a lot. But, I certainly know where he is right now. Kerri Fields Roush
I'm sorry for your loss and hope you are comforted by knowing Steve is in a better place, Nancy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. xo – Ginger Gibbs
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We will miss you Norm. Warehouse won't be the same. Pop a few Coors with Jose. Go Horns!
Steve was always good for a joke,a bag of Cheetos, and a great big hug. One of the sweetest, most gentle people I have ever met. I will miss you.
