Bill Mackie

July 1, 1940 - July 30, 2021

William Harold "Bill" Mackie, 81 of Higginsville, MO passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at Meyer Care Center. Born Monday, July 1, 1940 in Lexington, Missouri, he was the son of the late William Franklin Mackie and the late Juanita Jane (Richardson) Mackie. He was the husband of Beverly (Griffel) Mackie marrying on Oct. 12, 1968. Bill was a race car driver of late model stock cars. His racing venues included MO State Fair Sedalia, MO, Lakeside Kansas City, KS, I-70 Speedway, Bolivar Speedway Bolivar, MO, Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA, and Marshall Speedway Marshall, MO. Bill was the service manager at the local Ford Dealerships in Higginsville and Odessa, MO. He owned a Bar and Grill, Package Liquor Store and several service stations in Higginsville over the years. He was a member of the United Church of Christ and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Bill will be truly missed by all who knew him. Surviving are wife, Beverly of the home; two daughters, Kaylene Bird of Blue Springs, MO, Janet (Tim) Evert of Warrensburg, MO; one son, Billy Mackie Jr. of Higginsville; one brother, Jack Mackie of Blue Springs. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon James and one sister-in-law, Juliet Mackie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home 1600 Main St. Higginsville, MO 64037. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home with Rev. Evelyn Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in the City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Billy Mackie, Kevin Griffel, Mike Rolan, Tim Evert, Terry McCormick, Kevin Alumbaugh. Honorary Bearers: Joe Elmore, Glen Elmore, Carl Goodman, Harold Griffel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition or Higginsville Senior Center.