James Lackey

James Clay Lackey, 60, Optima, Oklahoma resident passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his home.

The son of Dorothy Dean (Ward) and Herbert Clay Lackey, he was born November 14, 1954 in Riverside, California. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and had worked as a paramedic and firefighter for many years. He had been the Optima Fire Chief for several years. He was united in marriage to Margaret Lackey in in 1994. The Lackeys moved to Optima in 2006. Mr. Lackey was a member of the Police Explorers and the Harley Davidson Owners group.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Lackey of the home; two daughters, Donna VanSant and Kathryn Anderson of Highland, CA; his sister, Marie Hamby of Guymon; two brothers, Roy Lackey of California and Jeff Lackey of Optima; his many nieces and nephews and special friends, Dave and Gail Braly of California and Jay of Optima.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patty and Judy.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.