Billy Eugene Mackin
December 09, 2008
Billy E. Mackin, 83, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines. Bill was born on October 14, 1925 to Edward and Myrtle Mackin in Des Moines.
Billy was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and served in the United States Navy Air Corp until his honorable discharge. He was a member of the Norwoodville Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching adult Sunday school for many years.
Bill worked for Meredith Corporation as an electrotyper; following that he worked for Polk County as the Safety Director.
Billy is survived by wife of 63 years, Betty, daughters, Candice (Don) Crutchfield of Brookston, TX .; Lorrie (Robert) Hale of Minneapolis, MN.; Rebecca (Brook) Smith of Des Moines, sons, James (Cheryl) Mackin of Ackworth, GA.; Perry Mackin of Des Moines; a sister, Gloria (Leo “Bing”) Evans of Des Moines; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue, burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Norwoodville Baptist Church in loving memory of Bill.
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Larry & Sherry Gartin
12/11/2008
To Betty and all the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We have never forgotten all of the good times with your family at Grandview when we were younger and the testimony that Bill always lead for our Lord.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Larry & Sherry Gartin
Ankeny, IA
David & Kathy Cortner
12/11/2008
Dear Betty and all the family:
Our prayers are with you right now. We have many fond memories of Bill and his active ministry and leadership at Grandview. We are thankful for him and for your family.
Dave and Kathy Cortner
Cherry Hill, NJ