More detail on this person: Michael Jack Lacey of Holtville, Alabama passed away October 14, 2018. Mike was born. November 25, 1942 in Bay City, TX to Jack Shields Lacey and Mary Elaine Lacey (nee.Christiansen) and spent his early years in Golden, CO. He was graduated from Colorado State University in 1965 as a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. As a Captain in Viet Nam, Mike served with B Co. 1st Aviation Bn., 1st Infantry Division a gunnship helicopter pilot from 1968 to 1969. During his service he was awarded two distinguished flying crosses, a Purple Heart and thirty-five air me. In 1970 and 1971 he served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea. From 1974 to 2000, Michael proudly served in the Alabama National Guard with various units. In 1969, Mike married Nancy Barnes of Montgomery. After leaving the U.S. Army, Michael went to work for Montgomery Beverage Company. First, as a delivery driver then rising to head of warehouse operations and eventually Western Regional Vice President. Mike leaves behind, his wife, two children, Peter John (Patricia), Anne Lacey Simmons (Mark), and five grandchildren: Johanna Mary and Michael Joseph Lacey, and Savannah Elizabeth, Sydney Elise, and Charlotte Elaine Simmons and in laws: Colonel Alton R. Barnes (Mary Jo) of Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Jack Lacey. He is survived by his brother William K. Lacey (Joan) of Sisters, Oregon, and sister Kathi Lacey Witherspoon (John) of Montrose, Colorado. A steadfast, kind, and good man, Mike, will be missed. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, December 8th at Gassett Funeral Home Wetumpka, AL followed by a reception at Whitewater Ridge.
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