More detail on this person: Michael Lackey,
age 67, passed away on February 12th, 2014. He
was a resident of Colorado Springs for 22 years.
Mike was born on December 18th, 1946 to Winfred
Lackey and Berniece (Gingerich) Lackey. Mike
married Debra (Linthicum) Lackey on July 17th,
1971.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of the USAFA. He
served in the AF as a helicopter pilot, fighter
pilot and AWAC's pilot. He retired as a Colonel
after serving 25 years. He was also a pilot for
Southwest Airlines for 11 years. Mike was the
inspiration and founder of UFlyMike, LLC. Mike
enjoyed building and driving race cars, working on
his tractor, and playing with his grandchildren.
He also loved history, traveling, and helping
others.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Debbi, sons
Shawn (Amanda) and Brandon (Rachel),
grandchildren Cierra and Logan, his mother
Berniece, and sister Karen. He was preceded in
death by his father, Lt Col W W Lackey.
Services will be held at the Memorial Pavilion
USAFA Cemetery on Friday, February 21st at 2pm.
Reception to follow at Lackey family home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
be made to The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak
Region or a Humane Society of your choice.
"Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling
mirth of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred
things You have not dreamed of."
Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com
Published in The Gazette on Feb. 16, 2014
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