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Obituary For Emmett Mack
Mr. Emmett Thomas Mack of Columbus transitioned home peacefully Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital. He was 70 years of age.
The son of Arthur L. Mack II and Dorothy Mark Mack, Emmett was born in Columbus, GA and was a 1969 graduate of the William H. Spencer High School. He was employed as a Supervisor for over 28 years at Fieldcrest Canon Mills, and had served as a faithful volunteer for the Columbus Youth Football Association for 43 years. His tenure included head and assistant coach of the Eastern Little League and Edgewood Red Devil Little League teams, as well as, the equipment manager, and served as president of the Board of Directors. He spent many years doing what he loved, serving as a “father figure” to many. Other than his parents, Emmett was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Sue Mack and Effie Allen Mintze.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Patricia Diane Mack; two sons, Derrick Mack and Errick Mack; four daughters, Gonico Chadwick (Alvin), Felicia Berry (Terrance), Carleena Johnson (Johnny) and Renada Mack; ten grandchildren, one great grandchild; two brothers, Arthur Mack III and Monte Lewis Mack; beloved in-laws, Wilber J. Wilson (Lynette), Ricky Smith (Angela), Willie F. Wilson, Bennie M. Gardner, Mamie Hasting (Leonard), Yvonne F. Skinner (Graylin), Hardrick Smith, Jr., and Anthony Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Mack will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12 noon at the Progressive Chapel with Apostle Lewis C. Clemons officiating.
Visitation is Monday, 1 til 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the Mack family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceDeepest sympathy to the family
We will miss Emmett at our meetings and class of SHS 1969 functions. Our deepest sympathy to the family
Soo sorry you had to leave this place. My sincere condolences and sympathy to your family . Praying for some comfort during this trying time. Rest in peace and in Heaven my friend and classmate.
Soo sorry you had to leave my classmate. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. Praying for some comfort for your family during this trying time. Rest in peace my friend.
My deepest condolences to the Mack Family. Thank you for sharing Mr. Mack with us! You served us well. He will be missed!
Ku'Wonna M. Ingram CYF President
You were like a father to me. You made Columbus Youth Football better. Thanks Coach Mack
Sending condolences and prayers to Mrs. Patricia Mack, children, grands,the family, friends and the young people and their families he touched as he worked with them down through the years.
We go so far back. Both our fathers owned Shoe Repair Shops on Cusetta Road. During our childhood everyone knew everyone.
Mack was such a loving man. The pandemic has us physically isolated but put our love runs deep for Mack, our '69 Spencer High School brother.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RIP MACK.
