Obituary for Thomas Carol Hackney Thomas Carol Hackney was born in Columbia, Kentucky to Rev Thomas G. and Elizabeth Hackney on August 4, 1933. Tom passed from this life on earth to life with his heavenly Father on November 1st, 2018. Heaven is where Jesus Is It is the place- Where everything lasts forever, where everything that is best remains, where everything good is celebrated, where light fills every space, where love fills every heart, where worship fills every breath, where praise never stops, where pain never enters, where joys never cease.
–Roy Lessin Tom loved and led his family faithfully. He was the most godly, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His wife of 64 years, Darlene, will forever be passionately in love with him and will treasure memories of a life shared together filled with many family gatherings, travel adventures and business ventures, just enjoying life together.
Tom will be greatly missed by his four boys and their families: Mike (Jennifer) Hackney of Glenwood Springs, CO, Tim (Christie) Hackney of Grand Rapids, Scott (Barb) Hackney of Traverse City, Jim (Deb) Hackney of Plymouth. Seven grandchildren: Jessica Hackney (Don Pingley), Stephanie (Nate) Crace, Timothy Hackney (Stephanie Hartman), Isaiah Hackney, Meriah Hackney, Carter & Mason Hackney. Three great-grandchildren: Parker Crace (7), Charleigh Rose Hackney (3) , Samuel Hackney (5months).
His twin sister, Ann Sutherland, and his nieces and their families Kae (Ken) Mentz, Jill (Dennis) Prout, Kris Sutherland. Upon graduation from college, Tom went into Boy Scouts of America professionally as a scout executive in Iowa. He and his family later moved to Michigan where he worked on his Masters at U of M while he and Darlene worked together operating pre-schools in the Plymouth, Westland & Farmington Areas.
Tom’s love for business found him owning several businesses in addition to the pre-schools, an ice cream shop in Suttons Bay and donut shops in Minnesota, as well as being involved in many real estate ventures. He was very active in Rotary Club in Plymouth and Suttons Bay. Although his love for business was great, his first love was the Lord Jesus Christ followed by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and life.
Memories of raising and breeding horses, boating the Great Lakes and Canada, as well as basketball at Glen Arbor Town Hall will always be in the hearts he touched with his life. Prayer times and times around the campfire will be missed by all. Tom’s compassionate care at the Medilodge in Suttons Bay was beyond a blessing.
He loved the staff and friendships that he made during his stay there. He was treated with so much love and respect. For this we are forever grateful.
Tom is home…. . finally home with his Lord & Savior!
A dinner for immediate family celebrating Tom’s life will be scheduled at a later date per his request.
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