Hal Curtis Lackey

Hal Curtis Lackey, 88, of High Point, formerly of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Piedmont Christian Home.

Born May 15, 1935, in Davidson County, he was a son of the late Charles Curtis Lackey and the late Cleta Hoover Lackey. Hal went to Western Carolina University on a basketball scholarship and was a handball and racquetball champion. He was inducted in the Davidson County Athletic Hall of Fame and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Hal is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Jerri Bruton Lackey of the home; sons, Mark Lackey and wife Carol of High Point, and Scott Lackey and wife Lisa of High Point; daughter, Molly Murrow of High Point; sister, Marie Cranford and husband Gary of Asheboro; grandchildren, Alex Lackey-Johnson and husband James, Smith Lackey, Tatum Murrow, Walker Lackey, Emily Lackey, and Lily Murrow; great-grandchildren, Ava, Snow, and Winter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Wright, and son-in-law, Keith Murrow.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, June 23, 2023, at Greenwood Hills Wesleyan Church with Rev. Chris Langham officiating.The family will receive friends following the service.

 Memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Dr., Unit 101 Boone, NC 28607 or First Baptist Church, 405 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27260.

A memorial scholarship has been established in Hal Lackey's name and may be sent to Western Carolina University.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightfs.com.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.