A memorial service to celebrate the life of Henry Lackey will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Presbyterian Church in downtown Henderson.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. The service will start at 2:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church’s fellowship hall.
The family invites everyone to join in honoring Lackey’s life of faith, kindness and service.
The memorial service will be held on the same weekend as the Henderson Breakfast Lion’s Club Tri-Fest, so parking will be limited.
Lackey died on February 5th at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 78.
Lackey served as mayor from 2003-2006. He was the owner of WSON radio station in Henderson for many years.
He served on the Kentucky Broadcasters Association in numerous capacities over the years, including as Chairman of the Board in 1981 and as President & CEO from 2016-2018.
Lackey was also dedicated to public service. He began with serving two terms as a Henderson City Commissioner from 1978-1981.
Lackey then served as a Kentucky State Senator from 1982-1986 and from 1991-1994. He spent significant time working to strengthen Kentucky’s drunk driving and seatbelt laws.
After leaving the Senate he headed the Department of Charitable Gaming for three years and served as the Deputy Commissioner of Aviation.
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