William Hackney was born on March 27, 1949 in Charleston, South Carolina to William and Nancy (Shepherd) Hackney. He passed away on February 22, 2017 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida at the age of 67.
Military
William Hackney was an Army veteran who served in the 101st Airborne division and received a Bronze Star during Vietnam. At the time of his discharge he was eligibel to wear the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal as well as his designation as a rifle expert and his combat infantry badge.
Life
Mr. Hackney was an avid golfer and could fix just about anything. He worked as a computer programmer for many years with American Marketing and Mailing Services.
Memorial Service
A private memorial will be held by the family of Mr. Hackney and his remains will be scattered in the mountains of West Virginia which was his favorite place.
Special Acknowledgements
The family of William Hackney would like to thank the staff of nurses and doctors who provided care for Mr. Hackney during his final days.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
I love you very much dad I am sorry you past away we did a lot of thanks together and I will miss you dad
Dad we did a lot of Thing together and I really miss that it really heard to believe that you are done brandy and amber love you and miss you very much you was more like a dad to us
I love you so much dad and I miss you
We did a lot together
I wish you had not died I really miss you dad
I would I could still see you dad
I pray for you ever day dad
I will alway love you
I wish I got to see you befor you had died
Brandy Amber And April love you and miss you a lot