Howard Arthur Mackey, age 79, passed away on April 26, 2018 in Murfreesboro,TN. He was a retired 20 year US Army Veteran that served 2 tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his former spouse, Gisele Mackey, and his children, Christine Leurs, Jack Mackey, and William Mackey. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph Leurs, Jeffrey Leurs, Shane Mackey, and Andrea Leurs along with many great grandchildren.There will be a visitation held for Mr. Mackey on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Smith Springs Church of Christ, 2783 Smith Springs Road, Nashville, TN 37217, starting at 11:00 a.m. with a burial at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery to follow at 2:00 p.m.