ROY L. MACKIE

Roy L. Mackie, 92, of Billings passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born in Grove Springs on May 4, 1933; one of five children born to George and Vada (Prock) Mackie. 
He married Lovena Griffin on Dec. 19, 1953, and together they had two daughters, Sherry and Cynthia. 
He began working at the age of 14 and was able to do what he had always dreamed of doing when he went to work driving a truck for Producers Creamery in 1950. On August 24, 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and following basic training, he was sent overseas to Germany. He served his country until June 4, 1955, when he was honorably discharged. He returned home and continued working for Producers Creamery. In 1957, he went to work driving for Dairy Land in Springfield. Then, in 1965, Roy relocated to Baxter Springs, Kan., where he began to drive for Yellow Freight and did so until his retirement in 1996. 
He attended Brookline Baptist Church for many years and recently began attending Clever First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Randall) Doran;
seven grandchildren and their spouses; 17 great grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Olive Mace; brother, Loren (Sue) Mackie, and numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vada; his loving wife, Lovena; daughter, Sherry Mackie; sister, Marie Massey; and brother, Irvin Mackie.
Services were held on Thursday, July 17, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. He was laid to rest, beside his wife and daughter, in Lindsey Cemetery in Republic.