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William Barber Macke, Jr. 63, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on June 14, 2017.
Bill's memorial service will be held near his childhood home at the Historic McAdoo House, home of the Elks Lodge at 1706 Powder Springs Rd., S.W., Marietta, Ga. 30064. Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 11-2pm. His close friend, Jeff Morland will be officiating. His remains will then be returned home to Nashville for another service on June 30, 2017.
Bill was most known for his gregarious personality and his love of seafood and most of all his frequent visits to the Varsity as he passed through Atlanta. He loved to travel and was the life of the party. Bill was a season ticket holder of the Tennessee Titans and loved his tailgating group.
Bill Macke started his insurance agency in 1983 insuring the Manufactured Housing Industry. Bill has served on the TN Manufactured Housing Association and Foundation Board of Directors. In earlier years, Bill worked with legislative committees in advancing education to the Tennessee State Legislators. He was also an active partner of the American Insurance Alliance. Bill was a member Elks Lodge #2473 in Madison, TN and a member of the Sons of the American Legion of Donelson, TN, Post 88.
Bill Macke is preceded in death by his mother, Vesta Mayo Macke Dalia of Daytona Beach, FL and his father, William Barber Macke, Sr of Duluth, GA.
Bill Macke is survived by his sisters Mary Sue Mullen of Crockett, TX, Melissa Macke of Roswell, GA, and his brother, Michael M. Macke and his wife, Kelly, of Duluth, GA. Bill had eight nieces and nephews. Emily Bailey and her husband Zack Bailey of Atlanta, Ga., Michael Mullen of Kyle, TX., Casey Rutherford and her husband Barry Rutherford of Atlanta, Ga., Vesta Alaina Macke of Smyrna, Ga., Christopher Mullen of Atlanta, Ga., Maureen Mullen of Dallas, TX., Rose Mullen of Lubbock, TX., and Savannah Macke of Duluth, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, Bill has requested donating to one of the following organizations.
Elks National Foundation
2750 North Lakeview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-2256
Phone: (773) 755-4728
https://enf.elks.org/donate
American Legion's "Operation Comfort Warriors" program.
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Telephone: (317) 630-1200
https://www.legion.org/troops/operationcomfort
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June 29, 2017
Bonnie Ward
I always thought you would be around forever. I was so shocked and broken when I heard the news. All the memories we have shared since 1996, when we became neighbors on the lake. Your early morning salute to Bob as you called each other Captain. You were my rock when Bob died, you were my friend when I needed to talk and my director when I needed to make tough decisions. To my daughter, Robyn, you were her dad when she lost hers. No one can take your role as a true and dedicated friend. I love you my friend and you hold a special place in my heart.
June 26, 2017
Bill, you are going to be sorely missed. God speed to you my friend. I'll see you when I get there.
June 25, 2017
Susie Holcomb
Sincere sympathy to Jennifer and Bill's sisters, other family and friends who feel his loss. Bill was well loved and will be missed. My heart is broken.
June 24, 2017
Sue Meyer
Bill you will be sadly missed but always remembered for all the good times, memories and laughter we shared together especially as yours and Phyllis neighbor on the lake. Thank you for that. Love you big guy. RIP
June 24, 2017
Phyllis Macke
I am proud to have been so much a part of your life. You have left a giant whole in our hearts. I love and miss you. Sympathy to all your friends and family as you were loved by so many.
June 24, 2017
Jane Cole
My heart and thoughts are with all of you. It has been a difficult year and I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing others care. I grieve with you.
June 22, 2017
may comfort come to you for your loss.
1 Thess.4:14
June 22, 2017
Words cannot express the how heartbroken I am to hear the passing of William.
Although life in this world can be hard and filled with pain, we await the day when all those in the grave will awaken.
~John 14:13
June 20, 2017
Teresa Schuit
My heartfelt sympathy to family and friends. I was a business associate of Bill's and even though we seldom spoke but four times a year he would always make me laugh with his wit. I know he will be missed.
June 19, 2017
Marla McAfee
The Board of Directors and members of the Tennessee (Manufactured) Housing Association and the Tennessee Manufactured Housing Foundation, express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and associates of Bill Macke... our dear friend. (Marla Y. McAfee, Executive Director)
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