Racheo Matt Lacey

Racheo Matt Lacey, 83, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at his residence. Rev. Lacey was born May 5, 1928, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Oddis and Sallie Lacey. Rev. Lacey dedicated his life to being a servant of God. During his 55 year ministry, Rev. Lacey served as pastor to several Baptist churches in north Georgia. Rev. Lacey deeply impacted those who knew him. Rev. Lacey served his community, friends, and family in many ways throughout his blessed lifetime and there are no words to express how deeply he will be missed.

In addition to his parents, Rev. Lacey was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin and Carl Lacey and sister, Margie Kinsey. Rev. Lacey was a loving husband to his precious wife of 65 years, Mrs. Mary Lou Lacey. Rev. Lacey was an amazing example to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Lou McGinnis Lacey, Commerce; and children, Mary Jane Arnau(Frank) of Commerce; Jimmy Lacey(Brenda) of Clarkesville; Dianne Moore(Jack) of Gainesville; and Phillip Lacey of Commerce. Grandchildren include Elaine Pulliam, Jennifer Hicks, Dr. Misty Caudell, Matt Lacey, Amanda Slagle, all of Gainesville; Tony Lacey of Cornelia; and Brittany Nava of Clarkesville; and nine great-grandchildren. Brother, Royal Lacey(Gerri) of Commerce; sisters-in-law, Malisse Cheek, Oneida Jackson(Randall), and Nadine Seabolt(Jerry), all of Commerce.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 2:00 PM from Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Manus and Guy Baker officiating with the interment following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgeway Baptist Church; 942 East Ridgeway Rd. Commerce, GA 30529.

Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.