Gary Richard Hackney, 80, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 6, 2021.
He had been employed by Dorsett Industries for more than 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon (Dick) and Virginia (Ginger) Hackney; brothers, Bradley Hackney and Kenneth Hackney; his first wife, Joyce Wells Hackney, and his second wife, Rebecca Brown Hackney.
He is survived by his children, Laura (Mark) Knox and Russell Hackney; grandchildren, Corbin (Ally), Brett, and Carson Cleary, and Emma Hackney; great-grandchildren, Colston and Grayson Cleary; sisters, Gina (David) Chester of Marietta, Donna Moglenicki of Woodstock, Deborah Long of Gallatin, TN, and Diane (Richard) Cook of Whitwell, TN.; special friends, Tammy Baker, Ellen Gallman, Bruce Kimber, and David Stewart. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service will be held for Mr. Hackney on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at West Hill Cemetery in Dalton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for visitation on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.