Jace Lackey, 17, of Centralia, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Jace was an intelligent, loving, compassionate young man with a wonderful sense of humor and the most infectious laugh. He enjoyed gaming with his brothers, cousin and friends. He had dreams of one day becoming a game designer or playing on a professional level in competitions. Jace was a loving son and brother and will be missed greatly by the many lives he touched.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11 AM at The Rock Church in Centralia with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Lackey Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
In addition to his parents, Carol Lackey and Jerry Leineke of Centralia and Anthony Bailey of Mt. Vernon, he is also survived by his grandparents: Carol Wright of Centralia and Roger Bailey of Herod, Illinois; four brothers: Joshua Lackey and Tiffani of Centralia, Jaden Lackey of Centralia, Jude Lackey of Centralia, and Tanner Bailey of Henderson, Kentucky; a sister: Bryanna Cobb of Coello, Illinois; a nephew: Joshua Lackey; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; special aunt and uncle: Shirlene and Lyle; special cousins: Chuck and son: Raiden, Travis, Hannah, Nik, and Justin, and dear family friend: Si Harries.
He was born October 17, 2003, in Centralia, the son of Carol Lackey and Anthony Bailey. Jace was preceded in death by his grandfather: Floyd Wright, grandmother: Jeanette Bailey, and an uncle: Jerry Wright.
